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  • Labour defies court order, asks Workers to withdraw services

    Labour defies court order, asks Workers to withdraw services

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have vowed to proceed with the November 14 nationwide strike despite a restraining order from the National Industrial Court.

    Recall that the  president of the court, Justice Benedict Bakwaph Kanyip, following an ex-parte application filed by the Federal Government (FG) and the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN stopped the labour unions from proceeding with its industrial action slated for November 14.

    But in a Monday statement, the unions ordered workers to withdraw their services ahead of the strike.

    “In furtherance to the decision of the Joint National Executive Council (NEC) of NLC and TUC, all workers in Nigeria are hereby directed to withdraw their services effective 12:00 midnight today, 13th November 2023,” the unions said in a joint statement.

    “Consequently, all affiliates and state councils of NLC/TUC are directed to issue circulars for maximum compliance and these circulars be made available to the National Secretariats or posted to the NEC and CWC Whatsapp Platforms.”

     

  • Financial autonomy: Workers shutdown Kaduna Assembly, begin indefinite strike

    Financial autonomy: Workers shutdown Kaduna Assembly, begin indefinite strike

    Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria PASSAN, Kaduna State Chapter, has joined it’s counterpart across the nation to begin an indefinite strike over financial autonomy.

    The Chairman of the Union, Abdulrasheed Abarshi asserted this while briefing newsmen Monday, 30th October, in Kaduna.

    Abarshi said the strike was necessary for the progress of the country and that of the legislative workers of the state assembly across the nation.

    “We are here today to embark on an indefinite strike over financial autonomy of state houses of assemblies.

    “Financial Autonomy will promote accountability, transparency and good governance for dividend of democracy to be achieved at all level.

    “In 2021, we took action by embarking on series of strikes, then we suspended on 28th July 2021 when a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the then minister for Labour and employment, representative of the governor’s forum and the representative of speaker’s forum.I want the public to know that all the agreement contained in the MoU has not been fulfilled.

    Abarshi said they want the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure looking towards the implementation of the legislative salary structure Conless be implemented, just as he laments that their outfit allowance has not been paid for over 3 years.

    “But it will interest the public to know that allowances of all members of the state assembly has been paid, why can’t they pay our own when we are the engine room of these members, we have been patient enough.”

    He however, called on the state Governor, Uba Sani to listen to them by paying them their 3 years allowances just as he promised to implement that of their counterparts, the doctors.

     

     

  • FCT workers speak out against alleged salary cut by Wike

    FCT workers speak out against alleged salary cut by Wike

    The Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) say workers have nothing against the Minister of FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, over alleged salary cut.

    JUAC President, Mr Matilukuro Oluwakorede stated this in Abuja on Saturday, while reacting to a social media publication alleging that, “workers in Nigeria Capital, Abuja groan as Wike cuts salaries, allowances amid inflation”.

    Olyuwakorede said, “The public should disregard the information in circulation. it is not emanating from us. We have an internal issue; we had a meeting and agreed on the best way to manage the issue.

    “We have nothing to do with what is trending online currently.

    “We love our minister. We don’t have any issue against him as at this moment that I am talking to you, and I wish to be quoted anywhere.”

    On the issue of the salary, he explained that JUAC had fought for some allowances, adding however, that the allowances were not budgeted for in the 2023 budget.

    He identified the allowances as peculiar allowance, hazard allowance and “one or two other allowances like that.”

    He explained that the allowances overshot FCTA and FCDA personnel budget, adding that in view of the development, the FCTA management called the leadership of the committee over the challenge.

    He added that they all agreed at the meeting, that the remaining funds in the vault should be used to pay October salary but may affect peculiar allowances.

    “We realised that the little fund remaining may affect peculiar allowance, and we say we don’t mind stepping it down by one month, while the FCT Administration does the needful against the remaining months.

    “So that by November, we return to normalcy. So, I don’t know why journalists are just cashing out on this.

    “But I wish to say unequivocally, that we don’t have any problem with our distinguished honourable minister or the minister of state or even the permanent secretary of FCTA.

    “We are in good relationship and this decision that we have taken, is for the best interest of staff generally,” the president said.

    JUAC leadership had on Friday issued a circular, signed by its President and General Secretary, Mr Akuh Sunday, intimating their members on salary shortfall for October.

    JUAC explained in the circular that FCTA and FCDA that management had asked the committee to sensitise all staff on the inability to pay salary of all staff in the months of October.

    The development, it said, was because FCTA personal budget vote has been exhausted following the payment of the 40 per cent peculiar allowance, hazard allowance and other allowances.

    The committee, however, noted that the payment of the allowance in some Departments, Secretariat and Agencies were not budgeted for.

    “In view of the above, JUAC insisted that instead of not paying salary at all in October, management should handle the matter in this manner.

    “First, the October salary be paid without the peculiar allowance which is what the current personnel cost vote can carry.

    “Secondly, between now and November, virement will be made to transfer funds from other votes to beef up the personnel cost vote to enable management to pay November Salary in full.

    “In addition, the arrears for the peculiar allowance of October will be paid in November alongside the arrears for the N35,000 wage award.

    “JUAC agreed to these terms because it believes that this is the best bargain and decision that it could take in the best interest of the entire staff of FCTA and FCDA, given the current situation we have found ourselves,” JUAC had said in the circular.

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  • Eno approves additional N1.6bn for retired teachers, workers

    Eno approves additional N1.6bn for retired teachers, workers

    Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has approved an additional N1.6 billion to clear some arrears owed retired teachers, local government workers, and civil servants in the state.

    The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ekerete Udoh, said this in a release, made available to newsmen in Uyo, on Tuesday.

    “In line with his promise to continue to pay the arrears to retired workers, Gov. Eno has approved the prompt release of an additional N1.6 billion,” Udoh said.

    He said that the governor had previously released the sum of N3 billion for the same purpose, bringing the total amount so far released for this purpose to N4.6 billion.

    Udoh said the amount was designed to continue to pay the arrears of gratuities of retired primary school teachers, local government workers, and civil servants in the state.

    He said the governor had promised organised labour in the state during their one-day national protest march, to regularly set aside funds for the payment of gratuities.

  • Strike: Full mobilisation as ten industrial unions order their workers to hit streets on Tuesday [SEE NOTICES]

    Strike: Full mobilisation as ten industrial unions order their workers to hit streets on Tuesday [SEE NOTICES]

    Ten industrial unions in different sectors of the Nigerian economy have notified their workers to embark on a nationwide industrial action to protest against President Bola Tinubu’s dislocated economic policies that has eradicated the middle class in Nigeria.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) obtained the various notices of electricity, oil, health, colleges of education, radio and tv, others that have been mandated to ensure maximum mobilisation on Tuesday.

    The common denominator in all the notices point only to one direction -maximum mobilisation on Tuesday.
    TNG recalls that as at Friday evening, all negotiations between organised labour with representatives of the Federal Government fell like a pack of cards.

    The Federal Government had in a bid to alleviate the problems caused by removal of fuel subsidy had hurriedly made available palliatives to the 36 states of the federation and FCT.

    This palliative measures did not solve any problem as it was largely seen as an insult on the psyche of the heavily burdened Nigerians.

    SEE BELOW THE VARIOUS NOTICES:

  • Ogun pays 40 per cent peculiar allowance to workers

    Ogun pays 40 per cent peculiar allowance to workers

    The Ogun government says it has commenced the payment of 40 percent Peculiar Allowance to civil servants in the state.

    Mr Tokunbo Talabi, the Secretary to Ogun Government, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Abeokuta on Thursday.

    Talabi emphasised that the peculiar allowance was paid in fulfillment of the promise by the Gov. Dapo Abiodun-led administration to cushion the effect of the economic hardship.

    He explained that the purpose of the allowance was to boost the capacity of the workers for better productivity.

    The Secretary said that conversion of the government buses to Compressed Natural Gas by the present administration would be an added advantage to ease workers’ and residents’ mobility.

    “The plan to make the payment is what was agreed on with labour unions to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal.

    “Apart from the payment of N10,000 to the workers in the state for three months, peculiar allowance is also being paid to every civil servant,” he said.

    The secretary to the state government noted that the present administration remained committed to recognising and appreciating the diligent efforts of the workers.

  • How my boyfriend’s ex workers attempted to kidnap me- Nenny B

    How my boyfriend’s ex workers attempted to kidnap me- Nenny B

    Nigerian broadcaster Nenny B has narrated with evidence to back up her claims that her boyfriend’s ex-workers attempted to kidnap her.

    Nnena Egwueke, fondly called Nenny B, posted a video on her Instagram showing how the plans of her ex-boyfriend’s former workers were foiled.

    In the video recorded from inside her home, the men were seen strategically positioned outside her house supposedly waiting for her to step out of her home.

    According to her narration in the video, she was supposed to pick up a package she was expecting from a dispatch rider, thankfully her boyfriend Ayorinde Okiki aka Dj Kaywise was around at the time and offered to help intercept her package.

    The perpetrators; Abraham Losa , Tobi Chukwu, and even Kaywise’s twin brother Keyinde Ayorinde were captured in the video, evidently disgruntled that their plan fell through.

    It all began when Nenny G posted a broken heart emoji on a black background, to her Instagram account. After this, her fans expressed their concern in her comment section, trying to ascertain what was wrong. Many ascertained that she and her boyfriend had broken up, or something had happened to him.

    On Sunday, August 13, 2023, she posted a detailed official press release to her page addressing the issue at hand. She claimed that she received death threats from an unknown caller in 2021 and after the involvement of the Nigerian police, they discovered that the threats came from a former worker of Kaywise named Shola Olabinta.

    Moving on, she noted that it was on July 30, 2023, that she was almost kidnapped by the three men Kaywise had dismissed from his service in 2021. She noted that while those three have been apprehended, the other accomplices were still at large.

    Nenny B did not stop there, she also posted a legal undertaking signed by Shola, restraining him from calling, texting, or being in the same space as herself or Kaywise. She assured her fans that she had more evidence to post.

  • Survey: 22% of UK employees report discrimination in workplace

    Survey: 22% of UK employees report discrimination in workplace

    More than 22 per cent of the UK employees have said they faced discrimination in the workplaces because of their identities.

    But the figure was lower than in the U.S. and other European countries, according to new research released on Tuesday.

    People from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as those belonging to the LGBT+ community were more likely to have experienced such issues, the survey suggested.

    Some 4,973 people from the US, UK, France, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands were surveyed online in May and June this year by data and market research company Savanta.

    It said about 1,523 who were based in the UK, 22 per cent said they had experienced discrimination at work due to an aspect of their identity.

    This was below the 28 per cent average across the six countries, with people appearing to be worst affected in the U.S. (33 per cent) and Sweden (32 per cent).

    But the findings for people in the UK among under-represented groups suggested more experiences of discrimination.

    It has a figure of 45 per cent for Black people and 41 per cent for people from an Asian background.

    A third (33 per cent) of people from the LGBT+ community said they have experienced discrimination in the workplace.

    Some 42 per cent of UK employees surveyed agreed there were inequalities in pay and promotion within their organisation just below the 45per cent average across all countries.

    Black employees were more than twice as likely as the UK average to agree that they have been passed over for a promotion, at 58 per cent compared with 24 per cent.

    Almost a quarter (24 per cent) of UK employees reported they had left a role or were considering a move in the near future because they did not feel comfortable expressing their views.

    Sadia Corey, vice president of client development at Savanta, said.

    “it’s worrying to learn that such a high number of employees have felt discriminated against in their place of work with many under-represented groups having similar experiences.

    “While much discriminations come as a result of unconscious bias among workers, managers and company policy, there is clearly more to be done to ensure that the workplace is a safe space for everyone.’’

    But the research also suggested some positives, with 84 per cent of people in the UK whose employer has a diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) task force.

    They felt it has been effective at implementing change, and 70 per cent agreeing that such training has been effective.

    Just over half (51 per cent) of UK employees reported that their employer addresses important social issues as they arise through holding meetings and webinars and sending out newsletters.

    47 per cent of them said their employer validated all gender identities by for example encouraging workers to put their pronouns in their email signatures.

    Almost two thirds (62 per cent) agreed that their employer creates an environment where all religious beliefs and identities are respected, the research found.

    Corey added, “the good news is that there looks to be some progress among UK employers.

    “Employees recognise that most employers are working hard to resolve these issues, and while there is still work to do.

    “Senior leaders should be relieved that their DE&I diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are starting to make a difference.’’

  • Osun govt. speaks on new salary scale for workers

    Osun govt. speaks on new salary scale for workers

    The Osun government says it is not the author of the purported new salary scale in circulation for workers.

    Malam Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson to Gov. Ademola Adeleke, said this in a statement on Monday in Osogbo.

    According to him, the viral post of the new salary scale is not only false, but also misleading as every content in it did not emanate from the state government.

    Rasheed said the governor had demonstrated committed to the welfare of workers since assumption of office, adding that at the appropriate time,  he would unveil measures to cushion the effect of subsidy removal on civil servants and the larger public.

    “It is therefore advised that civil servants discountenance the purported new salary structure being conveyed in the viral post.

    “It is the work of mischief makers trying to unnecessary arose expectations of workers and trigger disaffection.

    “The civil servants are assured of the commitment of Gov. Adeleke to their welfare in line with the economic reality of the state.

    “Civil servants and the general public should know that Gov. Adeleke’s administration is already working on palliatives measures and will soon be put into effect to support them in this trying period,” he said.

  • Otu orders immediate verification of Cross River workers

    Otu orders immediate verification of Cross River workers

    Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has directed for the immediate audit and verification of civil and unified local government service staff in Cross River.

    This is contained in a statement signed by Dr. Innocent Etteng, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Secretary to the State Government.

    The governor noted that the exercise would commence from the Northern Senatorial District of the state from Monday to Friday, at 9 a.m. daily.

    Otu called on the workers to avail themselves for the exercise which would be held in two designated centres of the zone in Ogoja and Obudu.

    “In Ogoja, the exercise will take place at the Ogoja Local Government Headquarters for staff in Ogoja, Bekwarra, and Yala councils while Obudu Centre will be for staff in Obudu and Obanliku with venue at Obudu Council Headquarters.

    “All staff coming for the exercise need to appear with their complete enrollment form, letter of first appointment, confirmation and last two letters of promotion where applicable.

    “Other documents required are staff identity card, birth certificate or affidavit of birth, educational qualifications, Bank Verification Number (BVN) and current pay slip,” he said.

    He further directed all staff to comply with the requirements to avoid the omission of their names in the verified payroll that would emanate from the exercise.