Usman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital reains deserted despite the threat of "No Work No Pay" by the management of the hospital which was released in a circular dated 22nd September 2017 to all heads of departments. This is a policy that was not used against NARD when they embarked on strike, and clearly shows the preferential treatment in health sector that JOHESU is kicking against

 

A copy of the circular was sent to us here at Nursingworld Nigeria signed by Abbati Dano El-Hamzat the Ag. Director of Administration for the Medical Director and reads as follows:

Subject: INCESSANT STRIKE ACTIONS IN TIIE HOSPITAL: IMPLEMENTATION  OF "NO WORK NO PAY" POLICY OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.  

 

I am directed to inform you that the Federal Government, through the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation issued a Circular Ref No. 58598/S.1/11/182 dated 22nd June, 2016 which reminded workers and their respective Unions of the "NO WORK NO PAY" rule as contained in Section 43 of the Trade Disputes Act Cap TO, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 which states that "where any worker takes part in a strike, he/she shall not be entitled to any wages or other remuneration tar the period of the strike, and any such period shall not count for the purpose of reckoning the period of continuous employment and all rights dependent on continuity of employer and shall be prejudiciary affected accordingly" The Circular further directed all Heads of Government Agencies to ensure strict enforcement of the Circular. 

 

2. In the light of the above, the Hospital Management has no option rather than comply with the content of the above circular. In view of that, all heads of Department are therefore directed to compile the list of staff who do not participate in the on-going JOHESU strike for presentation to the IPPIS for the payment of their salaries. Your submission should be in line with all attached format, please. 

 

3. Please ensure strict compliance. 

 

Seen below in pictures are the deserted scenes at the hospital