Wike vs FCT workers: Police move against planned NLC, TUC protest in Abuja

Court bars workers from embarking on mass protest, strike against Wike, FCTA

The claimants had told the court that the chairpwrson of the FCT council of the workers’ Union had sent a message of mobilisation to members and affiliated unions for a mass protest scheduled for 3 February. The post Court bars workers from embarking on mass protest, strike against Wike, FCTA appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Wike vs FCT workers: Police move against planned NLC, TUC protest in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress, TUC to postpone its planned

NLC, TUC plan peaceful solidarity rally February 3

“The action will send a clear message that labour will resist all forms of intimidation and injustice against workers,” they said.

Late-Night Truce Ends Abuja Strike as Workers Demand an End to Salary Delays

Labour unions and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) reached a late-night agreement on Monday to suspend the ongoing strike by Abuja workers, following days of shutdown across public offices, schools, and hospitals. The truce was reached after a meeting that stretched into the early hours, with both sides agreeing to pause the industrial action while talks continue. Labour leaders said the suspension was conditional, stressing t…

FCT Workers Suspend Strike

By Lizzy Chirkpi The strike by workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been suspended after a late-night agreement between the FCT Administration and organised labour following extended negotiations with the Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike. Organised labour under the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) confirmed the ceasefire in a joint circular issued on Tuesday, directing all affected workers …