Amid the Federal Government’s ‘no work, no pay’ policy, the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) has said it is continuing its indefinite national strike.
This is contained in a memo signed by the National Secretary of the union, Mr Martin Egbanubi, and addressed to presidents, general secretaries, and state chairmen of affiliate unions on Tuesday in Abuja.
It said the decision follows resolutions reached by its national leadership at an emergency virtual meeting held on Jan. 12 to review developments surrounding the industrial action.
The Union recalled that the Federal Government recently directed the implementation of the ‘no work, no pay’ policy and the stoppage of JOHESU members’ salaries through the Accountant-General of the Federation’s office.
JOHESU said the strike stemmed from its long-standing demand for the implementation of the adjusted Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and other welfare-related issues.
It further stated that its national leadership reviewed reports from affiliates and congresses to assess the status of the strike nationwide.
The Union also reacted to a memo from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare directing chief medical directors and managing directors to enforce the policy.
JOHESU described the ‘no work, no pay’ policy as a common tool used to pressure workers when government delays the resolution of labour disputes, adding that it had complied with all procedures outlined in the Trade Disputes Act before embarking on the industrial action.
The Union insisted that the action qualified as a lawful dispute of right, and not a breach of industrial relations laws, urging members not to be discouraged, and called for sustained solidarity and commitment to the struggle.
JOHESU Insists on Continuing Strike Despite FG’s ‘No work, No pay’ Policy
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