Asuu news on ippis

Here are some recent news updates on IPPIS (Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System) from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU):

Latest Updates:

  1. ASUU Rejects IPPIS, Demands Alternative Payroll System: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and demanded an alternative payroll system that is tailored to the needs of the university system. (Source: The Punch, October 2020)
  2. IPPIS: ASUU Threatens to Embark on Indefinite Strike: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the Federal Government fails to address its concerns over the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). (Source: Vanguard, November 2020)
  3. FG, ASUU Reach Agreement on IPPIS: The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have reached an agreement on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). The agreement allows ASUU members to opt out of IPPIS and instead, receive their salaries through the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS). (Source: The Nation, December 2020)

Background:

The Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) is a payroll system introduced by the Federal Government to streamline the payment of salaries and allowances to federal employees. However, ASUU has been opposed to the system, citing concerns that it is not designed to meet the unique needs of the university system.

ASUU has argued that IPPIS is not compatible with the university system, which has a different payroll structure and requirements. The union has also expressed concerns that IPPIS is prone to errors and has caused delays in the payment of salaries to university staff.

Key Issues:

  1. Compatibility: ASUU has argued that IPPIS is not compatible with the university system, which has a different payroll structure and requirements.
  2. Error-prone: The union has expressed concerns that IPPIS is prone to errors, which has caused delays in the payment of salaries to university staff.
  3. Lack of Transparency: ASUU has accused the Federal Government of not being transparent in the implementation of IPPIS, which has led to mistrust among university staff.

Conclusion:

The controversy surrounding IPPIS and ASUU is a complex issue that requires a nuanced understanding of the underlying concerns and issues. While the Federal Government has introduced IPPIS to streamline the payment of salaries and allowances, ASUU has raised legitimate concerns about the system's compatibility with the university system and its potential to cause errors and delays in the payment of salaries. The agreement reached between the Federal Government and ASUU is a step in the right direction, but it remains to be seen whether the system will be able to address the concerns of ASUU and university staff.