Aggrieved staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have threatened to recommence their suspended industrial action on Wednesday.
This follows the expiration given to the NiMet management to address their grievances.
The. staff under the aegis of the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Association of Aviation Professionals (ASAP), Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations And Government owned Companies (SSASCGOC), and the Amalgamated Union of Public Service Employees (AUPSE), have announced plans to resume their suspended strike within the next 72 hours due to unsatisfactory outcomes from ongoing negotiations.
The staff outlined a 7-point demand to address their urgent needs and improve their living standards.
They are advocating for the full implementation of salary relativity to ensure equitable pay for similar roles, as well as the payment of outstanding wages for 30 staff members who were excluded from the 2019 National Minimum Wage adjustments.
Additionally, they are seeking prompt payment of the remaining arrears owed for the last nine months of 2019 and the approval and implementation of updated conditions of service that align with modern standards.
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The unions are also demanding a 100% furniture allowance for all eligible employees to create a better working environment, the establishment of a national minimum wage for 2024 reflecting current economic conditions, and localized training programs specifically designed for Grade Level 13 to 14 staff in the South-West zone to enhance their skills.
These demands emphasize the workers’ belief in their right to fair compensation and improved living conditions.
The unions stress that they are not seeking handouts but rather fair treatment and acknowledgment of their contributions.
They have made it clear that they will persist in their efforts until their demands are met, underscoring their commitment to achieving a living standard that reflects their dedication within NiMet.
