Tag joint union of plateau state owned tertiary institutions

The Tag Joint Union of Plateau State Owned Tertiary Institutions is a union that represents the academic and non-academic staff of tertiary institutions owned by the Plateau State Government in Nigeria. The union is a collective bargaining agent for its members and negotiates with the government on behalf of its members on issues such as salaries, allowances, and working conditions.

The Tag Joint Union of Plateau State Owned Tertiary Institutions is a member of the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU). The union is also affiliated with the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC).

The union's main objectives include:

  1. To promote the welfare and interests of its members
  2. To negotiate with the government on behalf of its members on issues such as salaries, allowances, and working conditions
  3. To provide a platform for its members to discuss and resolve issues affecting them
  4. To promote academic and professional development of its members
  5. To promote the development of tertiary education in Plateau State

The union has been involved in several industrial actions in the past, including strikes and boycotts, to press for its demands from the government. The union has also been involved in negotiations with the government to resolve issues affecting its members.

Some of the key issues that the union has been involved in include:

  1. Salary and allowance payments: The union has been pushing for the payment of salaries and allowances to its members in a timely and regular manner.
  2. Staff development: The union has been advocating for the provision of training and development opportunities for its members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  3. Infrastructure development: The union has been pushing for the provision of adequate infrastructure, including classrooms, libraries, and laboratories, to support teaching and learning.
  4. Security: The union has been advocating for the provision of adequate security measures to ensure the safety and security of its members and students.
  5. Pension and gratuity: The union has been pushing for the payment of pension and gratuity to its members in a timely and regular manner.

Overall, the Tag Joint Union of Plateau State Owned Tertiary Institutions plays an important role in promoting the welfare and interests of its members and in promoting the development of tertiary education in Plateau State.