Labour declares war on exploitation, accuses govt, employers of undermining workers’ rights

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The Nigerian labour movement has taken a strong stance against perceived exploitation by the government and employers, especially concerning workers' rights. They emphasized the issues of insecurity and poverty that make it increasingly difficult for many to secure decent work.

B Victor Ahiuma-Young The 2026 May Day celebration, marked less by festivity and more by confrontation, saw the labour movement draw a hard line against what it described as a widening assault on workers’ rights, warning that worsening insecurity and deepening poverty have made “decent work” increasingly unattainable for millions. The two central labour organisations, the Nigeria […] The post Labour declares war on exploitation, accuses govt, employers of undermining workers’ rights appeared first on Vanguard News.