AUTOMATIC MEMBERSHIP OF TRADE UNIONS FOR WORKERS
(Being the paper presented by Femi Falana SAN at the National Webinar on Abuse of Market Dominance and Unfair Labour Practices held by FCCPC, in collaboration with Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos on Monday 15th Sept., 2025) .
INTRODUCTION
A few days ago, the National Union of Petroleum...
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Introduction
I thank the leadership of PERESSA for inviting me as a Special Guest/Speaker at the Association’s 1st quadrennial and 9th national triennial delegates conference.
It is a rare privilege to have the opportunity for exchange of ideas that may...
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