Labour
NLC defies court order on FCTA workers' strike
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that a National Industrial Court order cannot halt the ongoing strike by Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers. NLC leadership insists the strike will continue despite the ruling. Meanwhile, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has warned striking workers to resume duties or face sanctions.
Hong Kong authorities are considering a fixed penalty of HK$3,000 (US$385) for smoking on construction sites, instead of the initial maximum of HK$150,000. The move addresses workers' concerns following a deadly blaze in Tai Po last November. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said the government is actively exploring solutions to these issues.
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Kerala General Education and Labour Minister V. Sivankutty has sharply criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 for ignoring public school education and betraying workers' interests in favor of corporates. He highlighted the lack of focus on school infrastructure and worker welfare. Sivankutty urged the Centre to adopt Kerala's inclusive education models.
The Kenyan government has announced plans to reskill and redeploy workers affected by the restructuring of state-owned sugar companies. Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua shared these details during a Senate appearance on October 29, 2025, as part of efforts to revive the struggling sugar industry. This follows legal challenges from thousands of employees over redundancy notices.
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The Employment and Labour Relations Court has issued temporary orders halting Kiambu County's plans to fire and replace striking doctors amid an ongoing health crisis. Lady Justice Hellen Wasilwa barred the county from proceeding with recruitment until a petition is heard. The move follows complaints of unlawful hiring processes violating labour laws.