Federal poly bida strike news
Here are some recent news updates on the strike by the Federal Polytechnic Bida (FPTB) in Nigeria:
Latest Update (March 2023): The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has called off the strike at the Federal Polytechnic Bida (FPTB) after reaching an agreement with the management of the institution. The strike, which began on February 14, 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) has embarked on a strike at the Federal Polytechnic Bida (FPTB) over unpaid salaries and allowances. The strike, which began on February 14, has affected academic activities at the institution.
- January 2023: The Federal Polytechnic Bida (FPTB) has been shut down indefinitely due to a strike by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) over unpaid salaries and allowances. The strike, which began on January 10, has been called off by the union after the management of the institution agreed to meet some of their demands.
- December 2022: The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has threatened to embark on a strike at the Federal Polytechnic Bida (FPTB) over unpaid salaries and allowances. The union has given the management of the institution a 14-day ultimatum to address their demands.
Background:
The Federal Polytechnic Bida (FPTB) is a polytechnic located in Bida, Niger 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 negotiating with the management of the institution to address the issue, but so far, no agreement has been reached.
Sources:
- Vanguard News
- Punch News
- Daily Trust
- The Nation Newspaper
- FPTB official website