ASUU Plans Protest Over Half Paid Salary
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly finalised plans for a one-day nationwide protest over partial salary paid by the Federal Government.
A member of ASUU National Executive Council confirmed the development on Sunday 13 November.The protest will reportedly involve members avoiding classes for one day.
Recall that the Federal Government paid the lecturers partially for the month of October.
Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige defending the act described it as pro-rata which is payment in proportion to days the lecturers resumed work after the conditional suspension of the eight-month strike.
In a statement made by ASUU, “We are protesting.
“Branches will choose their own date.
“The government needs to understand that we are not casual workers,” said the ASUU NEC member.
According to a letter signed by the chairperson of ASUU, University of Lagos (UNILAG) branch, Dr. Dele Ashiru, the branch would implement the decision on Tuesday 15 November.
Source: The Nation
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