Benue state polytechnic strike news
Here are some recent news updates on the strike by the Benue State Polytechnic (BENPOLY) in Nigeria:
Latest Update (March 2023): The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has called off the strike at Benue State Polytechnic (BENPOLY) after reaching an 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.
Previous Updates:
- February 2023: The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) at Benue State Polytechnic (BENPOLY) embarked on an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries and allowances. The union accused the management of the institution of failing to meet its demands, including the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances.
- January 2023: The Benue State Government and the management of Benue State Polytechnic (BENPOLY) met with the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) to discuss the ongoing strike. The government and management agreed to pay the outstanding salaries and allowances owed to the staff, but the union demanded that the payment be made within a specific timeframe.
- December 2022: The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) at Benue State Polytechnic (BENPOLY) issued a 14-day ultimatum to the management of the institution to meet its demands, including the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances. The union threatened to embark on a strike if its demands were not met.
Background:
The Benue State Polytechnic (BENPOLY) is a tertiary institution located in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. The institution has been facing financial challenges, which have led to the non-payment of salaries and allowances to its staff. The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has been demanding the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, but the management of the institution has been unable to meet its demands. The strike by the union has disrupted academic activities at the institution and has affected the students who are seeking to complete their programs.
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