Plateau workers embark on indefinite strike
Plateau State workers have embarked on an indefinite strike after the failure of the government to meet their payment demands.
The strike action was declared in a notice of strike issued by the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), Plateau chapter, on Wednesday night in Jos. Signed by Plateau JNC Chairman, Titus Malau and Secretary, Timothy Gopep, they said the strike followed the expiration of four days extension of the earlier seven days ultimatum given to the government.
The notice further revealed that the ultimatum and the extension were communicated in their letters dated April 19, 2023 and May 3, 2023 respectively.
However, following a joint meeting between the JNC and Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC)/Trade Union Congress (TUC) leadership, it was resolved that an indefinite strike action be declared.
“The action is imperative since government reneged in fulfilling its own part of the agreement despite series of promises.
“We are, therefore, directing all our affiliate unions that strike commenced from midnight of 10th May, 2023,” they declared.
According to them, all affiliate unions are directed to adhere strictly and ensure total compliance until workers demands are met.
The duo warned that any contravention of the directive would attract severe penalties/sanctions.
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