Tag Archives: TUC

Nigeria: Mass Labour Action? Not Again!

April 4, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The leadership of organised labour are at it again. After successfully pulling the wool over the faces of Nigerians, who sacrificed their convenience early last year to join the march to resist the federal government’s removal of fuel subsidy, only … read more »

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Egypt’s working class and the question of organisation

May 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Hossam El-Hamalawy ‘Who is the labour candidate in this presidential election?’ This is a question I have been asked frequently in the past few days. My answer is ‘no one’. Despite the presence of left wing candidates in the race, … read more »

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Armed policemen seal Oyo NLC office

April 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

IBADAN – ARMED policemen yesterday took over the Oyo State Secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in Agodi, Ibadan, over what the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Yabo Mohammed, said was a preventive measure to prevent a breakdown of law … read more »

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Oil subsidy protests sweep Nigeria

January 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Fidelis Allen Conflicting roles of unions and civil society. Anti-government protests have been quite successful, although with many reports of police brutality against protesters. But labour unions appear unable to provide a voice for the people in some parts … read more »

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Press Release By Nigeria Attorney General of the Federation and Ministry of Justice

January 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The attention of the Attorney General of the Federation has been drawn to reports of the unfortunate loss of lives of Nigerians in the course of the demonstrations staged yesterday in some parts of the country. Government regrets this development … read more »

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