The Senior Officials Association of Statutory Enterprises and Government-Owned Enterprises (SSASCGOC), a member of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) under the National Food and Drug Administration and Control Agency (NAFDAC), has launched an indefinite strike over the alleged failures. Management team to work towards member welfare.
In a statement on October 4, 2024, the union said the industrial action was taken after numerous discussions with management regarding promotions, pay and employee benefits, all of which did not lead to a favorable outcome. Ta.
A statement signed by TUC Secretary, Comrade (Dr.) Ejaw Michael, directed the workers to begin an indefinite strike from Monday, October 7th.
“This follows the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum issued to management in a communiqué dated September 20, 2024, and management’s agitation regarding the issues raised therein, following the NAFDAC staff meeting on Friday. This is to notify all staff that another meeting has been convened,” October 4, 2024.
“After careful deliberation, Congress has unanimously resolved to embark on an indefinite national strike of all NAFDAC organizations starting Monday, October 7, 2024.
“In view of the foregoing, we are directed to withdraw all services and down tools in accordance with strike action.
“This decision is a result of NAFDAC management’s failure to address the critical issues outlined in the communiqué within the prescribed deadlines. Congress considers this continued inaction intolerable. , underlines that the industrial action will continue unabated until all demands specified in the Communiqué are fully met.
“In view of this, all employees are advised to remove personal belongings from their offices as no one, regardless of rank or cadre, will be allowed to enter NAFDAC offices (premises) during the strike period.” The statement instructs. .
State and regional coordinators of SSASCGOC have also been directed to ensure strict compliance with the directive.