Delsu asuu latest news

Here are the latest news updates on the ASUU strike at Delta State University (DELSU):

Latest Update (March 2023):

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its strike at DELSU, following a meeting with the university management and the Delta State Government. The strike, which began on November 15, 2022, was called off after the parties reached an agreement on the issues that led to the strike.

Background:

The ASUU strike at DELSU began on November 15, 2022, over several issues, including:

  1. Non-payment of salaries and allowances: ASUU members claimed that they had not received their salaries and allowances for several months.
  2. Poor working conditions: The union alleged that the university's infrastructure was in a state of disrepair, and that staff were not provided with adequate facilities to work effectively.
  3. Lack of promotion: ASUU members claimed that there was a lack of promotion opportunities for staff, leading to stagnation in their careers.
  4. Non-implementation of agreements: The union alleged that the university had failed to implement several agreements reached with ASUU, including the payment of salaries and allowances.

Negotiations:

The ASUU strike at DELSU was marked by several rounds of negotiations between the union and the university management. The parties met several times to discuss the issues, but were unable to reach an agreement.

Resolution:

The strike was suspended after the parties reached an agreement on the issues that led to the strike. The agreement includes:

  1. Payment of outstanding salaries and allowances: The university has agreed to pay the outstanding salaries and allowances owed to ASUU members.
  2. Improvement of working conditions: The university has agreed to improve the working conditions of staff, including the provision of adequate facilities and infrastructure.
  3. Promotion opportunities: The university has agreed to provide promotion opportunities for staff, including the creation of new positions and the promotion of existing staff.
  4. Implementation of agreements: The university has agreed to implement the agreements reached with ASUU, including the payment of salaries and allowances.

Impact:

The ASUU strike at DELSU had a significant impact on the university and its students. The strike led to the disruption of academic activities, including lectures and examinations. The strike also affected the morale of staff and students, leading to a sense of uncertainty and frustration.

Conclusion:

The ASUU strike at DELSU has been suspended, and the parties have reached an agreement on the issues that led to the strike. The agreement includes the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, improvement of working conditions, promotion opportunities, and the implementation of agreements. The strike has had a significant impact on the university and its students, but the resolution of the strike is a positive development for all parties involved.