in

Labour Minister Appeals to SSANU, NASU to Call Off Warning Strike

Labour Minister Appeals to SSANU, NASU to Call Off Warning Strike | Daily Report Nigeria

The Minister of State, Labour, and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has appealed to the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) to call off their seven-day warning strike.

Both SSANU, and NASU initiated an industrial action on Monday as they pressed for the payment of their salaries.

According to a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Olajide Oshundun, the minister expressed displeasure over the unions’ action, which she described as a total disregard for the Federal Government’s concerted effort to address their concern.

She stressed that the Ministry was not officially notified by the unions of their intention to proceed on a seven-day warning strike, a development that the minister deemed contrary to the provisions of section 18 of the Trade Dispute Act.

ATTENTION: Click HERE to join our WhatsApp group and receive News updates directly on your WhatsApp!

The statement read:

However, when the Ministry got wind of the intended warning strike, it reached out to the leadership of the unions for an emergency meeting in order to avert the strike. Unfortunately, a physical meeting could not be arranged between the unions and the federal government, but a tele-discussion took place between their leadership and the Ministry.

“Consequently, the Ministry suggested another date, Monday 18th March, for a proper conciliation meeting, believing that on the basis of that discussion, the intended strike would be put on hold pending the outcome of the meeting; but this date was rejected by the unions.

“The Minister has always maintained that strike does not serve any useful purpose and should only be resorted to as a last option after exhausting every conciliation effort.

“She appeals to the SSANU and NASU to step back from their hard-line stance and meet the federal government at the table for conciliation.

“The Minister also appeals to all Nigerians to always take steps that are beneficial to the well-being of the country and the citizens.”

 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Terry Tha Rapman and Wizkid

“Terry Tha Rapman Accuses Wizkid of ‘Killing’ Music Genres with Controversial Comments”

Troops Recover Arms From IPOB, ESN Camp in Anambra

16 Abductees Rescued After 46 Days in Captivity