The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has thrown its weight behind the proposed industrial motion by staff of the Lagos State-owned media organisations.
The proposed industrial motion is ready to start on Monday, Jan. 13.
In a letter collectively signed by the Lagos State NUJ Chairman, Mr Adeleye Ajayi, and the Secretary, Mr Tunde Olalere, on Thursday, the union expressed its assist for the strike.
The letter, dated Jan. 9, was addressed to the Basic Supervisor of Lagos Tv, Agidingbi, Ikeja.
The NUJ, together with the Radio, Tv, Theatre and Arts Employee’s Union (RATTAWU) of the Lagos State Broadcasting Firms, comprising Lagos Tv, Radio Lagos/EKO FM, and Lagos Site visitors Radio, had introduced the proposed strike.They stated this was in response to the non-payment of the minimal wage and integration into the Oracle database by the state authorities.
The union management said that it was absolutely conscious of the a number of discussions, congresses, and notices given to the state authorities concerning the necessity for state-owned media home staff to be built-in into the Oracle database.
“You’ll agree with the union that these have been sufficient notices given to deal with the problems at stake,” the letter learn partly.The leaders recalled that an preliminary 10-day ultimatum was issued, adopted by a 21-day ultimatum, and eventually, a seven-day closing ultimatum.
“It’s crucial that our members working within the state-owned media organisations also needs to get pleasure from the brand new minimal wage like different staff of the state,” the NUJ said.
The union additional famous that the income generated by state-owned media organisations might not maintain the cost of staff’ salaries and advantages, highlighting the pressing want for the state authorities to intervene for his or her survival.
“The welfare of our pricey members is paramount and that is why the union deems it match to assist and pledge solidarity with our members occurring strike,” the union said.
The union additionally acknowledged the dedication and dedication of protesting staff to their duties in propagating state authorities insurance policies and actions, stating that such dedication must be rewarded by the state authorities.
“The union, subsequently, advises that solely an amicable decision and approval of the calls for of our members can cease the commercial motion,” the union said.
