Reports reaching us indicates that the
joint union comprising the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and
Associated Institutions (NASU) and some other unions have on Tuesday,
November 14, declared a total and indefinite strike action.
The
other unions include Senior Staff Association of Teaching Hospitals, as
well as Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions.
This
is following the expiration of the 15-day ultimatum issued by the group
to the Federal Government on Monday, October 30, 2017.
The
industrial action which the workers’ union say would commence today,
November 14, is to protest the non-implementation of several agreements
reached with the Federal Government on new salaries structures, unpaid
earned allowances and a review of retirement age for members.
The
general secretary of NASU, Peters Adeyemi speaking in Abuja today said
that the strike action is the last option for his members, after the
unions in the last five years, have entered into several agreements with
the government, but have not been honoured.
The group is among
other demands, protesting the non-payment of 12 months salaries arrears,
unpaid earned allowances as well as the implementation of the new
retirement age of 65 for its members.