By Kelvin Ololo The organized labour in Cross River has threatened to shut down the State if government fails to secure the release of Ben Ukpepi, the Chairman of the State’s chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) who was kidnapped on Sunday. This is the second time in 15 months that Mr. Ukpepi has
By Archibong Jeremiah The NLC Chairman of Cross River State, Comrade Ben Ukpekpi has just been kidnapped. This is the second time he’s been kidnapped. He was taken in front of his house. He was kidnapped in the presence of his wife, moments ago while standing outside his house at CROSPIL Estate in Akpabuyo, Calabar.
By Maxwell Effiong The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Cross River State Council has berated the State Government. The union said the Cross River State Government doesn’t have the welfare of its citizens and residents at heart. Arising from an emergency State Executive Council meeting, the NLC Cross River Chairman, Comrade Ben Ukpepi said: “the Cross
By Patrick Obia and Kelvin Ololo The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Monday morning suspended the indefinite strike action over the increase of petrol pump price and electricity tarrif, agreeing on the deregulation of the downstream sector of the economy. This followed a breakthrough in negotiations with the Federal
By Archibong Jeremiah The National Executive Council (NEC) of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has resolved to embark on a nationwide strike. The resolution, contained in a general circular to all zonal councils and domestic committee unit was made available to our newsroom. According to a circular signed by Móhamed I. Sheikh, the General Secretary of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin We were not consulted – TUC It’s unnecessary – Negotiating Council The Trade Union Congress (TUC ), Cross River State chapter and the State Public Service Negotiating Council, have dissociated themselves from the strike action called by the State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The position of the two bodies was
By Eyo Charles, Daily Trust Workers removed from payroll could not be allowed to continue to suffer. Governor yet to honour agreement. All categories of workers in Cross River State will embark on an indefinite strike on Monday, June 15, 2020. This follows a two-week ultimatum from June 1st to June 14, which was earlier issued
By Archibong Jeremiah The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Cross River State chapter has embarked on strike action over implementation of the new minimum wage by the State Government. The notice of the industrial action was contained in a circular released today marking the Governor’s 52 birthday. Though the lent of the strike wasn’t started in