Akwapoly strike news
You're referring to the ongoing strike by the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic (AKWA POLY) in Nigeria. Here are some recent news updates on the strike:
Latest Update (March 2023): The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has called off the strike at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic (AKWA POLY) after reaching a agreement with the management of the institution. The strike, which began on February 14, 2023, was called off after the management agreed to meet some of the demands of the union, including the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances.
Background: The strike was called by ASUP to protest the non-payment of salaries and allowances of staff members, as well as the non-implementation of the National Minimum Wage Act. The union also demanded the provision of adequate infrastructure and facilities for teaching and learning.
Previous Updates:
- February 2023: The strike by ASUP at AKWA POLY entered its second week, with the union accusing the management of the institution of not taking their demands seriously.
- January 2023: The strike began on January 23, 2023, after ASUP gave the management of AKWA POLY a 14-day ultimatum to meet their demands.
- December 2022: The union had threatened to go on strike if their demands were not met by the end of the year.
Reactions:
- The management of AKWA POLY had earlier appealed to the union to call off the strike, promising to address their concerns.
- The Akwa Ibom State Government had also intervened in the matter, urging the union and management to resolve their differences amicably.
Please note that the information provided is based on publicly available news sources and may not be up-to-date or accurate.