The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PTECSSAN, has announced the suspension of its planned strike, which was scheduled to begin on Thursday.
This decision follows agreements reached with the subcontractors the union had issues with.
On Wednesday, the union decided to suspend the strike due to the resolution of the issues with the subcontractors, according to a statement signed by its General Secretary, Okonu Abdullahi,
The union had earlier announced plans to embark on an indefinite strike starting from April 2 over alleged unresolved issues with subcontractors linked with Huawei Technologies Nigeria Ltd. These subcontractors included Reime Group, Allstream Energy Solutions Ltd., Uppercrest Ltd., Tyllium Nigeria Ltd., and Specific Tools and Techniques Ltd.
The union said, “PTECSSAN threatened an industrial action effective April 4, 2024 against the undersigned subcontractors to address concerns of her members.
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“This led to a meeting at the union’s secretariat, and the following agreements were reached, including companies recognising the fundamental rights of the employees to freely associate with the union.
That the companies shall put in place health facilities in accordance with the National Health Insurance Scheme covering the employees, their spouses and four of their dependents among others.”
Credible News reports that the union’s demands include immediate recognition of employees’ fundamental rights to association, acknowledgement of the union as the negotiating body for workers’ welfare, and proper remittance of membership dues.
Furthermore, PTECSSAN called for the regularisation of employment for union members involved in Huawei projects, compliance with pension and health insurance regulations, and initiating negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement.
The union alleged that efforts by the Ministry of Labour and Employment to address the concerns through conciliatory meetings, the companies have failed to engage constructively, leaving no option but to resort to industrial action.
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