Local government
The national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has threatened a nationwide strike over the withheld local government funds in Osun State. According to Daily Trust, the union is embarrassed by the Osun State Government's move to supplant extant law and place the running
Local government
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has expressed concern over a purported plot to hijack Local Government funds in Osun State, warning of possible action if impostors are allowed to operate LG accounts. The union's president, Aliyu Kankara, criticized the Federal Government for failing to implement
Local government
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the contentious issue of withheld Osun State Local Government Allocation, calling for the release of the funds to the legitimate council officials. NULGE National President, Comrade Aliyu Kankara, accused the Accountant General of the
Local government
The Sokoto Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has launched a special intervention programme to provide relief to civil servants, local government staff, and pensioners affected by the removal of fuel subsidy in the state. The programme, titled 'Shagon Sauki Na Amadun Alu', aims to ease the burden on
Local government
CDWR, a rights organization, has expressed solidarity with striking workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including public primary school teachers, health workers, and local government staff who have been on indefinite strike since March 24, 2025. The workers, under the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Nigeria Union of Local
Social services
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 401 and Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital have reached a new collective agreement following a labour arbitration. The agreement, which covers approximately 22 employees in various medical classifications, includes changes to layoffs, premiums, and allowances. The new collective agreement will be
Social services
Government employees in Kenya have been cautioned to exercise restraint in using personal communication devices and storing sensitive data on their personal laptops while discharging their duties. This comes as a measure to safeguard against data breaches and protect government records from potential hacking and theft. An Assistant Director in
Social services
Under the leadership of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Sindh Government has presented a comprehensive budget for fiscal year 2025-26, allocating Rs. 3.4 trillion towards key development areas, including education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The budget focuses on providing relief to government employees, introducing smart tax reforms, and investing in
Social services
Union members from the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) are set to join forces with other labour organizations on June 13th at Ford Fest 2025 in Centennial Park, Etobicoke, to demonstrate their support for striking WSIB frontline staff. The
Social services
Government employees in Bangladesh resumed their protest on Monday, demanding the immediate repeal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. The protests, which began on May 24, are the result of the ordinance's introduction of a provision that allows for the termination of public servants without departmental proceedings
Budgets
The Punjab government has unveiled a significant salary hike for its employees as part of the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The finance minister, Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman, announced a 10% pay increase and a 5% rise in pensions, while also setting the minimum wage at Rs40,000. This
Public finance
A cross-section of Charsadda society, including business leaders, teachers, and social activists, has collectively rejected the federal budget, deeming it a cruel and inflationary move that will exacerbate the already dire economic situation for the common man. The budget's 10% increase in government employee salaries has been termed
