TRADE DISPUTES ESSENTIAL SERVICES ACT REPEAL AND ENACTMENT BILL
Bill · Labour
A Bill repeals and re-enacts the Trade Disputes (Essential Services) Act to modernize trade dispute handling in essential sectors. It targets workers in essential services, labour unions, and employers. This balances workers' rights with public interest in maintaining uninterrupted services.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to repeal and re-enact the Trade Disputes (Essential Services) Act, modernizing the framework for handling trade disputes in essential service sectors.
Who Does It Target?
Workers in essential services, labour unions, employers in essential service sectors, and the general public.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Modernize trade dispute resolution mechanisms, balance workers' rights with public interest in essential services, and update outdated provisions.
Key Features
Legislative Update: Repeals and re-enacts the existing Act with modern provisions Dispute Resolution: Improves mechanisms for resolving trade disputes in essential services Workers Rights: Balances workers' rights with the need for continuous essential service delivery
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration Coverage: All essential services nationwide Funding: Not applicable
How to Access
Current trade dispute mechanisms remain in place. The bill would update the framework upon passage.
Impact & Metrics
Would modernize Nigeria's trade dispute resolution framework and improve labour relations.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Three Arms Zone, Abuja
Legal Framework
To be enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Will repeal and replace the Trade Disputes (Essential Services) Act, operating alongside the Labour Act Cap L1 LFN 2004, the National Industrial Court Act 2006, and ILO Convention No. 87 on freedom of association.