BREAKING: Polytechnics, Colleges Of Education Embark On Strike
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Trade Unions of Tertiary institutions in Oyo State has declared a 3-day warning strike over non-payment of salary arrears from January 2023 among other demands.
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Trade Unions, comprised the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP), Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), and Senior Staff Union of Colleges of Education in Nigeria (SSUCOEN).
These are representing The Polytechnic Ibadan, The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic (TOPS) Saki, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic (AOP) Eruwa, Oyo State College of Education (OYSCOED) Lanlate, and Oyo State College of Agricultural Technology (OYSCATECH) Igboora.
The warning strike which contained in a statement on Wednesday by Chairman of ASUP, Dr. Kola Lawal, said starts from today Wednesday, 29th May 2024, to Friday, 31st May 2024.
According to the statement, Lawal said the decision to down tools followed exhaustive deliberations and persistent efforts to engage with the Oyo State Government but the government continued neglect of their critical demands.
The demands of the workers he said includes the implementation of the 25/35% salary increment and payment of arrears from January 2023.
“Immediate cessation of the Platinum Consultant’s activities, which siphon off 10% of our internally generated revenue.
“Provision of full subvention to end the unsustainable salary augmentation policy.
“Regularisation of casual staff and addressing the critical shortage of manpower; immediate constitution of Governing Councils to enable efficient management and policy decisions.
“Settlement of 2018/2019 salary arrears for OYSCOED Lanlate, OYSCATECH Igboora, and EAUED Oyo and issuance of 2023 promotion letters to senior staff.”
The statement added, “In light of these pressing issues, we call on all members to meet at the gate of our institution tomorrow morning by 7am for a joint congress and awareness campaign.
“This gathering aims to inform the government and the general public of our grievances and the necessity of this action to ensure our welfare and the betterment of our institutions.
“Your presence and active participation are crucial in this pivotal moment. Let us stand together in solidarity to advocate for our rights and the future of our educational system,” the statement partly read.
