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FCTA workers Have dismissed Governor Nyesom Wike’s claim As “False And premature,” Insisting That Their strike Action Is ongoing..
The Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has rejected claims by the FCTA management that most of the striking workers’ demands have been met, insisting that the industrial action remains ongoing.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Workers under the FCTA began an indefinite strike on Monday, citing the government’s failure to address long-standing labour and welfare issues.
Responding to a statement by Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, which suggested that 10 out of 14 demands had been fulfilled, JUAC described the assertion as misleading.
In a statement on Tuesday signed by its Secretary, Abdullahi Umar Saleh, the union said no formal agreement had been reached with the FCTA management on any of the issues presented.
“There is no formal agreement between JUAC and the FCTA management on any of the demands presented by the union,” the statement read.
JUAC specifically denied that matters such as payment of wage awards, rural allowance, 2023 promotion arrears, and compliance with public service rules had been resolved, calling such claims “false, premature, and intended to misinform the public and staff.”
The union further clarified that it has neither suspended nor relaxed the strike action.
“JUAC has not suspended, withdrawn, or relaxed its position on the industrial action because none of the core demands has been conclusively implemented or verified,” the statement added.
JUAC also distanced itself from reports attributed to the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD-FCTA), saying these do not reflect the union’s collective position and should not be used to propagate false narratives.
The union highlighted several unresolved issues, including unpaid promotion arrears, non-remittance of National Housing Fund (NHF) and pension contributions, alleged illegal tenure elongation, flawed promotion examinations, staff intimidation, inadequate training opportunities, and salary portal restrictions.
JUAC condemned attempts by the FCTA management to shift responsibility for statutory deductions onto workers, calling the move unacceptable and contrary to established public service financial regulations.
The union reiterated that the strike remains lawful and justified, having followed due process after the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum.
“The ongoing strike action remains lawful, justified, and in full compliance with labour laws,” the statement said.
JUAC urged workers to stay united and resolute, emphasizing its willingness to engage in genuine dialogue while refusing to succumb to misinformation, intimidation, or divide-and-rule tactics.
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