The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) yesterday began a three-day warning strike to protest against poor conditions of service at the hospital.
Declaring the strike after an emergency congress of the union at UITH, Chairman of the branch, Olutunde Oluwawumi, directed all members to immediately leave their offices and go to their respective homes “until the management responds” to their demands.
Oluwawumi told the members that the management of the hospital had refused to pay promotion arrears to workers from 2018 to 2020.
“The management, as at now, is yet to conclude the promotion exercise of workers for 2021. It also refused to honour the court ruling on the payment of ‘skipping arrears’ owed workers in 2010, 2011 and 2012, while nurses uniform arrears for one and half years is still pending,” he added.
You may also like
Edun Links Economic Reforms to Better Health Financing
Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun…
New Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has declared its 16th Ebola virus di…
WHO Urges Nigeria to Raise Health Spending to 20%, as 2025 Budget Falls Short at 5.18%
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Nigeria to significantly scal…
Health Is National Security: Minister Pate Urges States to Boost Healthcare Funding
National Health Financing Dialogue Calls for Urgent Action from StatesAt th…
A Healthcare Worker’s Death Sparks Outcry: Demands for Reform at NNPC Medical Services
The Passing of Emmanuel Nnanna Friday and An Urgent Call for Systemic Chang…
