By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Gideon Nicholas Day
Published on 2024-01-17 18:20:35
According to a press statement released on January 17, 2024, the senior staff associations of universities have declared a strike following the government’s failure to release Tier-2 Pension contributions to the Board of Trustees for proper investment management. The 17th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on November 25, 2023, revealed substantial evidence pointing towards this failure, which is mandated by the Pension Act.
Additionally, the statement highlighted the government’s illegal cancellation of the overtime allowance, which is a direct violation of the agreed conditions of service signed between the senior staff and the government. In response to these grievances, the senior staff emphasized that the strike is an unfortunate but unavoidable decision, made in the face of the government’s continuous disregard for their well-being.
The associations have called on the government to urgently release the outstanding funds and restore the overtime allowance, as stipulated in the labor laws and previously established agreements. This decision to strike comes after prolonged negotiations and attempts to resolve the issues through dialogue and other peaceful means. However, with the government’s persistent disregard, the senior staff have taken action in the form of the strike to address these concerns.
Accompanying the statement is an image titled “SSOGUG STATEMENT,” which serves to visually represent and support the message conveyed in the press statement. The image highlights the significance and impact of the senior staff associations’ decision to declare the strike, adding a visual element to the announcement.
The associations have made it clear that the decision to strike was not taken lightly and is a result of the government’s continuous inaction and disregard for their rights and well-being. They remain steadfast in their demands for the release of funds and the restoration of the overtime allowance, and hope that the government will address these issues promptly to avoid further disruption to the universities’ operations.
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