Tag: TUC
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TUC rejects proposed 65% hike in electricity tariff
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the proposed 65 per cent increase in electricity tariffs. TUC position is contained in a communique issued at the end of its first quarter of 2025 National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting held on Thursday in Abuja.
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Tax reform bill -TUC wants VAT rate at 7.5%
The Trade Union Congress has advocated that the Value Added Tax rate remains at 7.5 per cent as any increase will place additional financial burden on Nigerians.
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TUC calls for review of items in tax reform bills
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called for review of some items in the tax bills for the benefits of Nigerians. TUC President, Festus Osifo made the call in a statement on Tuesday following its National Executive Council meeting.
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Trade Union Congress threatens strike
Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on state governments yet to implement the new minimum wage and its consequential adjustments to do so to avoid industrial action in the states.
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TUC slams FG over ‘unjust’ arrest of NLC president, Ajaero
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has slammed the Federal Government over the arrest of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. Recall Ajaero was arrested and detained by officers from the Department of State Services on Monday on his way to the United Kingdom. In a statement signed by its President, Festus…
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Petrol price increase will worsen poverty of workers – TUC warns
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has warned the federal government that the latest increase in the pump price of petroleum products would worsen poverty among workers
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Hold accountable those responsible for invading NLC Hq – TUC urges FG
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to hold accountable those responsible for authorising and executing the invasion of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) headquarters in Abuja. Mr Festus Osifo, TUC President, said this in a statement Abuja.
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No plans to join nationwide protest – TUC
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), said that it has no plans to join the nationwide protest scheduled for Aug. 1 against economic hardship in the country.
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Why we settled for N70,000 minimum wage – NLC, TUC
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero and President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo have given reasons why labour unions accepted N70,000 minimum wage from President Bola Tinubu.
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NLC, TUC release fresh update on suspended strike
Organised Labour on Tuesday relaxed the indefinite nationwide strike declared on Monday, for one-week, to allow continuation of negotiations.