Asup latest news

Here are the latest news updates on ASUP (Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics):

Latest News:

  1. ASUP Strike Update: The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has extended its ongoing strike by four weeks, citing the federal government's failure to meet its demands. The strike, which began on April 6, 2022, has affected over 200 polytechnics across the country. (Source: The Punch)
  2. FG-ASUP Meeting: The Federal Government and ASUP have agreed to meet on May 24, 2022, to discuss the union's demands, including the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances. (Source: Vanguard)
  3. ASUP Demands: The union has reiterated its demands for the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, the implementation of the new minimum wage, and the revitalization of polytechnic education in the country. (Source: The Nation)
  4. Polytechnic Students Suffer: The ongoing strike has affected over 3 million polytechnic students, who are unable to attend classes or access their academic records. (Source: Daily Trust)
  5. ASUP Threatens to Embark on Indefinite Strike: The union has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if its demands are not met by the federal government. (Source: Leadership)

Recent Developments:

  1. ASUP Strike Enters 10th Week: The ongoing strike has entered its 10th week, with no end in sight. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. FG-ASUP Talks Collapse: The talks between the federal government and ASUP collapsed on May 10, 2022, due to the government's failure to meet the union's demands. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. ASUP Demands N30 Billion: The union has demanded a payment of N30 billion to settle outstanding salaries and allowances. (Source: This Day)

Background:

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) is a trade union that represents the interests of academic staff in polytechnics across Nigeria. The union has been on strike since April 6, 2022, demanding the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, the implementation of the new minimum wage, and the revitalization of polytechnic education in the country.