Workers on the Plateau have started an indefinite strike because the government has not complied with their demands.
The Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), Plateau branch, announced the strike in a notice of strike on Wednesday evening in Jos.
In a joint statement, Plateau JNC Chairman Titus Malau and Secretary Timothy Gopep stated that the strike was in response to the government’s earlier four-day prolongation of a seven-day ultimatum.
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They claimed that their letters, dated April 19, 2023 and May 3, 2023, respectively, included the ultimatum and the extension.
The JNC officials said that the council held a meeting on May 10, with the Head of Civil Service and the
Secretary to the Government of the State in attendance.
“It is evidently clear that the government has not shown enough commitment to address the issues as presented in our charter of demands before its tenure expires, as earlier promised.
“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.
The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the workers are battling the state government over unpaid salaries, among many other demands.
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