Kano construction workers down tools over wage award

The National Union of Civil Engineering, Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers in Kano State, on Monday, began a three-day industrial action over the failure of the government to pay the new wage award.

The union’s General Secretary, Ibrahim Walama, in a statement on Monday, said the action became necessary following the refusal of employers to kick-start discussions with the union on the implementation of the wage award agreement between the Federal Government and the organised labour.

“Following the decision reached at the joint NEC meeting of NUCECFWW/CCESSA held on Thursday, 25th January 2024, over employers’ refusal to discuss with NUCECFWW/CCESSA, the implementation of the wage award agreed between the Federal Government and organised labour, the joint NEC of both unions have directed all members of the union to proceed on a three-day warning strike, starting from Monday, 5th February 2024, in the first instance, to press home our demand.

“Consequent upon the above, all members across the board are advised to ensure total compliance. Meanwhile, officials and members should kindly endeavour to constantly check the relevant platforms of the union for necessary information and further directives,” he said.

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