The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has threatened nationwide industrial action over the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s directive on “No Work, No Pay” and the planned stoppage of salaries of members of the Joint Health Sector Unions through IPPIS from January 2026. In a statement signed by its President, Comrade […]
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), has called on governments at all levels to urgently review workers’ allowances and implement fair tax policies, warning that Nigerian workers cannot bear the burden of economic reforms alone. TUC President, Comrade Festus Osifo, made the call in his New Year message to workers, delivered on […]
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, demanding an immediate halt to the planned 5% tax on petroleum products or risk plunging the nation into a nationwide strike. In a statement signed by its President General, Comrade (Engr.) Festus Osifo, the union described the move as […]
By Ukpono Ukpong President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Comrade Festus Osifo, has warned that rising unemployment and high inflation are major drivers of insecurity across the country. Osifo issued the warning yesterday while addressing delegates at the first Quadrennial Delegates Conference and 20th anniversary of the TUC in Abuja, where he […]
…rejects ATM fee hike, demands immediate reversal …threatens mass action if ignored By Ukpono Ukpong The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has condemned the recent decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to increase Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees, calling it a deliberate attack on struggling Nigerians. The union has demanded an immediate reversal […]
By Ukpono Ukpong The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has issued a strong warning to the federal government over the continuous devaluation of the naira, rising inflation, and proposed increases in electricity and telecom tariffs. This is as the union declared that if these policies persist, it would have no choice but to mobilize […]
…applauds retention of VAT rate, TETFUND By Ukpono Ukpong The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has expressed its position on the Nigeria Tax Reform Bill, welcoming certain amendments while calling for further revisions to safeguard the economic well-being of Nigerians. The position was contained in a statement signed by TUC President, Comrade Festus Osifo. […]
.Says there’s no government in the world that doesn’t intervene in its critical sector .Atiku slams Tinubu over hardship his policies including petrol subsidy removal has inflicted upon Nigerians .Fixing petrol prices illegal, against PIA, Falana tells NNPCL By Tunde Opalana & ukpono ukpong The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has asked the Federal Government to […]
BY ORIAKU IJELE Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, on Tuesday accused the Trade Union Congress (TUC), United Kingdom, of making false claims about human rights abuses and violations in Nigeria. He said, in a statement, that TUC leaders made the false claims at the opening session of TUC conference on […]
…clarifies stands on proposed demonstration By Ukpono Ukpong The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on all the security architecture in the country to ensure the provision of protection for the scheduled August 1 protesters. Recent reports have shown that various Nigerian groups are planning a nationwide protest from August 1 to 10, dubbed “10 […]
..Describes levy as extortion, illogical coming at a time Nigerians are grappling with high cost of living . Levy provocative, suspend it, Dean of Borno Elders Forum tells Tinubu By Ukpono Ukpono The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has threatened to mobilise its members and the entire masses to embark on a protest that […]
…blames FG for non-completion of negotiations …carpets FG on unilateral hike in electricity tariffs By Ukpono Ukpong The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has ruled out the possibility of having a new minimum wage in place before the end of May. According to the TUC President, Festus Osifo, this follows the non-completion of negotiations on a […]
By Ukpono Ukpong In apparent moves to stave off the planned protest and possibly strike action by labour unions, the Federal Government on Thursday reached out to the leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC). This is coming on the heels of insistence by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to proceed with its two-day nationwide […]
By Ukpono Ukpong The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), has threatened to mobilize her members and affiliates to express its displeasure if the federal government fails to address the scarcity of Naira notes in the country. In a statement signed by the TUC President, Comrade Festus Osifo, the Congress urged the federal government to […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA The National Industrial Court has restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) as well as their affiliates from embarking on any form of strike or industrial action. The two major labour unions were on Friday evening ordered to stop their nationwide strike action scheduled to commence on November 14. […]
The Lagos State Parks and Garages Administrators (LASPAGA) has advised the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to shelve its planned protest scheduled for Monday, September 25. LASPAGA Secretary, Alhaji Abdulrahman Amusan, in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, charged TUC to get its facts right before holding a “needless protest” . Recall that TUC had, on […]
…keeps mum on fuel price…to set up tripartite c’ttee on minimum wage review…to reconvene on June 19 By Ukpono Ukpong Organised labour under the aegis of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) tonight suspended their proposed strike, which was scheduled to commence on Wednesday June 7, over the increase in the […]
By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government is currently meeting with a delegation of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to discuss issues arising from the removal of fuel subsidy. The meeting, which was convened at the instance of the Federal Government, started at 5 pm. The Federal Government’s team is being […]
By Ukpono Ukpong The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has said that the Federal Government’s response to its demands following the removal of fuel subsidy, will determine her next line of action. Addressing journalists at the end of an emergency meeting of the congress’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, the TUC President, Comrade Festus […]
BY UKPONO UKPONG The Trade Union Congress (TUC), has described the Federal Government’s ban of strikes in the aviation industry and other sectors it called “essential services” as a serious threat to industrial peace and harmony in the country. TUC President, Comrade (Engr) Festus Osifo, in a statement issued in Abuja said that any attempt […]