Unsatisfied Polytechnic workers especially the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnic (SSANIP), have declared a three day warning strike to begin on Wednesday as their needs have not been met.
According to the association, the strike is all about career progression, for which the non-teaching staff of these polytechnics have not been given the opportunity.
They also showed their concern over the ongoing redrafting of the Polytechnic Schemes of Service in relation to the Consolidated Tertiary Educational Institutions Salary Structure (CONTEDISS) 15. The redraft does not allow non-teaching workers to reach CONTEDISS 15 (the equivalent of Level 17 in the civil service).
Nura Gaya, SSANIP, announced the strike notice in a letter addressed to Ministers of Education; Labour and Employment; the Head of Service of the Federation (HoCSF); the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE); the Executive Chairman of the National Salaries Incomes and Wages Commission; President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC); Director-General State Security Service and the Inspector-General of Police yesterday in Abuja.
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 emphasise 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.”
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