JUST IN: Aviation unions join nationwide strike, to withdraw services at airports
Aviation unions, the National Union of Air Transport Employees, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals and National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers have announced their intention to join the nationwide indefinite strike directed by labour unions.
This was contained in a statement jointly issued on Sunday by NUATE General Secretary, Comrade Ocheme Aba, ATSSSAN Deputy General Secretary, Comrade Frances Akinjole, Secretary General ANAP, Comrade Abdul Rasaq Saidu and NAAPE, General Secretary, Comrade Olayinka Abioye
SolaceBase reports that the statement said ‘’ In compliance with the directive from our labour centres-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workers nationwide that starting from 0000hrs of June 3, 2024, all services at all Nigerian airports shall be fully withdrawn till further notice.’’
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‘’Being not oblivious of the fact that many international flights to Nigeria are already airborne, the strike action will commence at international terminals on 4th June 2024.
‘’All aviation workers should recognise the seriousness of this struggle and comply unfailingly. All branch officers of our unions shall ensure full compliance at all airports.’’
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