The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnic (SSANIP) has issued a three-day warning strike scheduled to commence on Wednesday.
The union said it has consistently championed the cause for equity and justice within the Polytechnic system and has repeatedly called for the implementation of career progression policies that accommodate both Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff.
The decision is contained in a warning notice by the National Secretary of SSANIP, Nura Shehu Gaya, titled, “Notice of Three-day Warning Strike”, dated January 14 2025 and sent to the Minister of Education.
The letter was copied to the Minister of Labour and Productivity; Head of service of the Federation; Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE);
Chairman, National Salaries Incomes and Wages commission (NSIWC); Inspector-General of Police;
Director-General, State Security Service; and President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
The notice reads, “The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnic (SSANIP) wishes to formally notify your esteemed office of our decision to embark on a three-day warning strike, scheduled to commence from midnight of Wednesday January 22, 2025 through Friday January 24, 2025 at the first instance.
“This action has become imperative to further emphasize our position concerning the ongoing plot by certain stakeholders to unjustly deprive Non-Teaching Staff of Polytechnics and Similar Institutions of their rightful progression to the peak of their careers on CONTEDISS 15 on the ongoing redrafting of the Polytechnic Schemes of Service.
“SSANIP has consistently championed the cause of equity and justice within the Polytechnic system and has repeatedly called for the implementation of career progression policies that accommodate both Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff. Regrettably, our previous engagements with relevant authorities have yielded little to no tangible results, and the current machinations against Non-Teaching Staff represents a direct affront to these efforts.
“This strike is, therefore, a warning to underscore the seriousness of our grievances and our unwavering commitment to ensuring that Non-Teaching Staff are not marginalized or denied their deserved career progression which if heeded will not in any way be a deprivation to the Teaching Staff as both category of workers have distinct salary structure.
“We implore your office to take urgent and decisive steps to address this issue and forestall any further escalation. We remain open to constructive dialogue and hope that this matter will be resolved amicably to avert further disruptions in the Polytechnic system. Thank you for your attention and anticipated intervention.”
Friday Olokor
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