The chapter chairman of the union, Comrade Jerry Nnubia
disclosed this after a protest march to various offices in Awka, saying
that the team will be charged with the responsibility of visiting
offices around the state to monitor and detect defaulter.
According to Nnubia, the strike is however not targeted at
the state government, as the Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has been
meeting the expectation of the workers through prompt and timely
payment.
"We are not protesting against our governor, he has been
doing well in the state, and also paying us promptly, even with the down
turn in the economy.
" What we are protesting is the hardship imposed on us by
the present government through increments. The same government that
rejected a court order and went ahead to increase electricity tariff has
again increased the price of fuel. We are here to say no to that.
"When we voted this government, we looked forward change
and not hardship, but today what we are seeing is hardship. It is even
worse for workers who have fixed salary, as the price of foodstuff in
the market has increased." Nnubia said.
He urged members to always comply with the strike until the
leadership of the union speaks to the contrary. He urged them to ensure
full compliance and shun rumour mongers.
The protesting workers were at the Anambra secretariat
where they picketed workers and stopped them from carrying out their
duties. They were also at the premises of the state own radio station,
Anambra State Broadcasting Service, ABS
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