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2025-12-28 09:00:00
In an update published by PUNCH, the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) renewed its opposition to casualisation in ports and related maritime operations, warning that the practice erodes permanent employment and basic worker protections.
Union officials argue that short-term contracting and non-standard employment reduce welfare, depress wages, and weaken safety compliance across high-risk port environments.
MWUN urged regulators and employers to align labour practices with local and international decent-work standards.
PUNCH quoted MWUN’s leadership saying, “The union must act fast to stop this ugly trend.”
Echotitbits take: Ports productivity and labour stability go together. Watch for whether regulators push enforceable standards—especially around contract duration, safety training, and union access.
Source: The Punch — December 28, 2025 (https://punchng.com/maritime-workers-kick-against-casualisation/)
The Punch December 28, 2025
https://punchng.com/maritime-workers-kick-against-casualisation/
