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BREAKING: Aviation Unions Announce Nationwide Service Withdrawal Amid Indefinite Strike
The unions took the decision after an emergency meeting held on Sunday.
Abuja, Nigeria– Aviation unions in Nigeria have directed their members to withdraw services across all airports in the country.
The move comes in compliance with the indefinite strike declared by organized labor groups in response to unresolved labor disputes with the government. The withdrawal of services is set to commence at 12:00 am on Monday, June 3.
The unions include the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP) and the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE).
The unions took the decision after an emergency meeting held on Sunday.
In a joint statement signed by Comrade Ocheme Aba, General Secretary NUATE; Comrade Frances Akinjole, Deputy General Secretary ATSSSAN; Comrade Abdul Rasaq Saidu, Secretary General ANAP and Comrade Olayinka Abioye General Secretary NAAPE directed all branches to comply.
The statement read, “In compliance with the directive from our labour labores-—Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria—we hereby inform the general public, aviation service providers, airline operators, aviation businesses and all aviation workers nationwide that starting from 0000hrs of June 3, 2024 all services at all Nigerian airports shall be fully withdrawn till further notice.
“Being not oblivious of the fact that many international flights to Nigeria are already airborne, the strike action will commence at international terminals on 4th of June, 2024.
“All aviation workers should recognize the seriousness of this struggle and comply unfailingly. All Branch officers of our unions shall ensure full compliance at all airports.”