Workers under the federal civil service have been asked not to join the planned strike by labour unions across the country scheduled to begin on Monday September 28.
Folasade Yemi-Esan, head of civil service of the federation
in a statement released late on Friday September 25 stated that the workers
cannot embark on the industrial action because there is a court injunction
restraining them from doing so.
She added that the federal government is in talks with the
labour unions towards ensuring that all agitations by the workers are resolved.
The statement read;
“Sequel to the call by the Labour Unions for workers to
embark on industrial action from Monday, 28th September, 2020, the Office of
the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) wishes to inform all public
servants that the Federal Government team is currently engaging with the Labour
Unions with a view to resolving all contentious issues and avert the planned
industrial action.
“Furthermore, it is important to note that there is a court
injunction granted by the National Industrial Court (Suit No.
NICN/ABJ/253/2020) on 24th September, 2020, restraining the Nigeria Labour
Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria from embarking on any form of
industrial action pending the hearing and determination of a Motion on Notice.
“Accordingly, all officers on Grade Level 12 and above and
those on essential services are hereby strongly advised to be at work to
perform their official duties.”
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