Radio, television and theatre arts workers in Bayelsa State, yesterday, gave the state government a 21-day ultimatum to pay up certain arrears or face industrial action.
The aggrieved workers under the aegis of Radio, Television, Theatre Arts Workers Union of Nigeria, RATTAWU, threatened indefinite strike if the arrears were not paid.
In a letter addressed to the state governor through the Head of Service, the aggrieved workers said the decision to embark on the strike was taken at an enlarged meeting, following the continued silence of the state government on the issue.
The letter was signed by Okringbo Wariebi Michael, Chairman RATTAWU; Yebufura Toboulayefa, Secretary, RATTAWU; Eke Yeladou Gohon, Chairman NUPPPPROW; Seiyefa Otuogha, Secretary, NUPPPPROW; Tarinyo Akono, Chairman, NUJ and Secretary, Samson Opokuma.
It read in part: “We regret to convey the decision of a large estate executive council meeting to embark on a strike action on the above subject matter.
“This decision was taken due to non-implementation of the weigh-in allowance arrears of N332 million.
“We are compelled to give this 21 days ultimatum effective November 11 to December 2.”
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