Workers under the Edo State Government on Wednesday threatened to embark on a three-day warning strike over the alleged deduction of eight per cent from their May 2015 salaries as pension contribution.
The workers, who said the strike would commence on May 25, noted that the deductions were contrary to the Edo State Contributory Pension Scheme Law of 2010.
The strike notice was contained in a communique issued in Benin after an enlarged meeting of the State Joint Public Service Negotiating Council and signed by its Chairman, Shaka Otoede, and Secretary, Igho Morrison.
According to the communique, the warning strike became necessary following the state government’s unwillingness to discuss the issues related to pension before the deductions.
It also said state government should be “held responsible” for the actions of the council on the issues.
But the state government has appealed to the workers to revert their planned industrial action, assuring that it would meet with them at the “shortest possible time.”
The Commissioner for Establishment and Special Duties, Didi Adodo, in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the council, explained that the state governor’s “inaction” on the council’s letter was as a result of his “busy schedule.”
The letter read, “He (governor) is appealing that you maintain a stay of action on the issue of seven-day ultimatum and promised to hold a meeting with you at the shortest possible time.
“His inaction on your letter was not a slight on your persons; it was as a result of the busy schedule of His Excellency, as you are all aware.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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