Tag: workers
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NLC Urges Nigeria to Review Wages and Tax Policies for Workers
Workers’ hardship prompts urgent call for wage and tax reform The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a pointed appeal to the Federal Government: examine and adjust workers’ wages while reviewing the country’s tax regime to shield ordinary Nigerians from worsening economic strain. With inflation persisting, real incomes eroding, and rising living costs, the union…
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NLC Urges Govt to Review Wages and Tax Policies for Workers
Background: NLC’s call for wage and tax reform The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to urgently address workers’ wages and reassess existing tax policies, warning that prolonged stalemate could deepen economic hardship for millions of Nigerians. As inflation remains stubborn and the cost of living climbs, workers say pay and taxation…
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Ghana: Minority Calls 9% Public Sector Salary Rise a Betrayal to Workers
Overview: Reactions to the 9% Public Sector Salary Increase The government’s decision to raise public sector salaries by 9 percent has sparked a heated debate in Ghana’s Parliament and among workers nationwide. The Minority in Parliament has called the move a “massive betrayal” of Ghanaian workers who are contending with an already challenging economic landscape…
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Urgent reforms urged as ILO warns of widening worker inequality
Why the warning matters now The UN International Labour Organization (ILO) has issued a stark warning: without rapid, concerted reforms, workers across the globe will face mounting inequality and diminished prospects. The new assessment emphasizes that the dignity and rights of workers must sit at the core of economic decision‑making if growth is to be…
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The Decline of Downtown Montreal: Workers Speak Out
Understanding the Decline of Downtown Montreal According to a recent survey conducted by the commercial development company, two-thirds of workers believe that the state of downtown Montreal has deteriorated over the past few years. This shocking revelation has raised concerns and sparked discussions about the future of the city center. Survey Insights: What Workers Are…