Nigerian Aviation Unions Withdraw Services at Airports, Join NLC, TUC Strike
- The aviation unions in Nigeria have announced their intention to join the nationwide indefinite strike directed by labour unions
- This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the unions after an emergency meeting in Abuja on Sunday
- Following the announcement, they directed their members to withdraw services at all the country’s airports
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In compliance with the indefinite strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), aviation unions have directed members to withdraw services across airports in Nigeria.
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The withdrawal would take effect on Monday, June 3, the unions declared.
The unions that joined the strike included the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), the Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP), and the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE).
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As reported by Daily Trust, the unions' leadership decided to join after an emergency meeting held on Sunday, June 2.
In a joint statement signed by Comrade Ocheme Aba, general secretary of NUATE, the unions directed all branches to comply.
Meanwhile, organised labour declared an indefinite strike over the federal government's inability to meet their demands to pay N494,000 as the new minimum wage.
The notice read:
“In compliance with the directive from our labour labores-—Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria—we hereby inform the general public, aviation service providers, airline operators, aviation businesses and all aviation workers nationwide that starting from 0000hrs of June 3, 2024 all services at all Nigerian airports shall be fully withdrawn till further notice.
“Not oblivious that many international flights to Nigeria are already airborne, the strike will commence at international terminals on 4th of June, 2024.
“All aviation workers should recognize the seriousness of this struggle and comply unfailingly. All Branch officers of our unions shall ensure full compliance at all airports.”
As reported by PremiumTimes, the unions acknowledged the complexities of international travel and said the strike at international terminals would begin on Tuesday, June 4.
NLC/TUC take final decision on indefinite strike
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the NLC and the TUC said on Sunday, June 2, they will push ahead with a planned indefinite strike over the new minimum wage, despite last-ditch efforts by the National Assembly leadership to avert the action.
The labour unions confirmed their decision to proceed with the strike, which threatens to cripple economic activities in the country.
The labour unions said they would meet to discuss the National Assembly leadership's appeal to suspend the strike and allow further dialogue.
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