The Oyo State chapter of the Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria has directed its members to commence a seven-day warning strike beginning Monday, June 24.
The strike is aimed at pressing the state government to address the union’s grievances, which have been neglected despite a 14-day ultimatum issued on May 27.
According to The PUNCH, the union’s president, John Fabunmi, said the strike will involve all members in health institutions, ministries, and local government areas.
He said the strike action was imperative to press further the demands of the union, revealing that the union has reminded the State Government of its grievances but nothing was done to assuage the situation.
The letter reads in part, “Re: Notification of Industrial Action. Sequel to our letter with ref. No. OYSC/MHWUN/AD/INDU.ACT/0524 dated May 27, 2024 on the above subject matter giving the state government a 14 day ultimatum to attend to all our grievances, we wish to draw the attention of Your Excellency to the fact that up till now nothing has been done to assuage the present situation.
“In view of the present situation and agitations from every quarter in our union, the union has, therefore, resolved to embark on a seven-day warning strike to further press for the attention of the government to attend to agitations.
“All our members in all health institutions, ministries and all Local Governments will be participating in the seven days warning strike which will commence on 12:01am midnight of Monday, June 24, 2024, after further actions may be embarked upon,” Fabunmi added.
