By Dayo Adesulu
Beginning from today, Monday, the authorities of Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities, SSANU, and Non-Academic Staff Union, NASU, have declared five days warning strike to press home their demands.
They embarked on the strike at the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum they gave the Federal Government.
SSANU and NASU endorse 5-Day strike
In a letter dated August 16 that was jointly signed by the leadership of the National President of SSANU, Mr. Samson Ugwoke and General Secretary of NASU, Mr. Peters Adeyemi, they said the strike begins today Monday
The circular reads in part: “You are hereby directed to embark on a five (5) day strike effective from Monday, 19th to Friday, 23rd August 2019.
“Be informed that the strike is total and comprehensive for the five days. No form of concession or internal arrangement should be made with management while all members must be directed to stay away from their duty posts.
Unions gave FG 14-day ultimatum
‘’ Following the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum given to the Government and its failure to show firm commitment towards resolving the following issues:
- Payment of Earned Allowances University Staff Schools matter 3. Renegotiation of 2009 Agreements; you are hereby directed to embark on a five (5) day strike effective from Monday, 19th to Friday, 23rd August 2019. Be informed that the strike is total and comprehensive for the five days.
‘’No form of Concession or internal arrangement should be made with Managements while all members must be directed to stay away from their duty posts.
‘’Kindly recall the decision of the National Executive Councils of the two unions to the effect that Branches that default in compliance should be sanctioned. The National leadership shall not hesitate in this regard.You are hereby directed to fully mobilize your members and ensure full compliance.”
The unions are demanding total commitment by the Federal Government in resolving their needs which include renegotiation of 2009 Agreements and payment of earned allowances to their members.
