Benue state university strike news 2015

Here are some news articles and updates on the 2015 strike by the Benue State University (BSU) Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Benue State, Nigeria:

Background

The Benue State University (BSU) Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) embarked on an indefinite strike on October 26, 2015, over issues including non-payment of salaries, non-implementation of the 2009 ASUU-Federal Government agreement, and poor working conditions.

News Articles

  1. "BSU ASUU Embarks on Indefinite Strike" (This Day, October 27, 2015)

The union accused the state government of failing to implement the 2009 agreement, which included the payment of earned academic allowances, promotion arrears, and the provision of infrastructure.

  1. "Benue Varsity Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike" (Vanguard, October 27, 2015)

The strike was called off by the union's national leadership, but the Benue State chapter insisted that it would continue until their demands were met.

  1. "BSU ASUU Strike Enters 2nd Week" (Daily Trust, November 3, 2015)

The strike had entered its second week, with students and parents calling for a resolution to the crisis.

  1. "Benue Govt, ASUU Meet Over Varsity Strike" (Premium Times, November 10, 2015)

The state government and the union met to discuss the strike, but no agreement was reached.

  1. "BSU ASUU Strike Enters 4th Week" (Leadership, November 17, 2015)

The strike had entered its fourth week, with the union accusing the government of not taking their demands seriously.

Resolution

The strike was eventually called off on December 14, 2015, after the state government agreed to implement some of the union's demands, including the payment of salaries and allowances. However, the union maintained that the agreement was not fully implemented, and the strike was only suspended pending further negotiations.

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