An official statement made by the Labour Unions at the University of Cross River has revealed that it has begun a three-day warning strike to press home worker’s demands.

This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Mr. Mark Ayo, and the Chairman, National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), Mr. Vincent Etta.

The statement said that the industrial action is being embarked upon by workers under the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), SSANU, and NAAT in the university.

Part of the statement revealed that; “Its on record that, we have expressed our grievances through various correspondences to the authorities.

“The correspondences dated June 11, 2024, July 15, 2024, and August 7, 2024, gave the authorities 21 days, 14 days, and seven days notices respectively, to respond to worker’s demands.

“It is sad to report that no action was taken by the authorities on the issues raised in the correspondences.

“Having exhausted the procedure for trade dispute declaration, the unions have embarked on a three-day warning strike beginning from Monday, Aug. 19,” the statement read in parts.

The statement further said that the warning strike was intended to send a message about the neglect, hardship and pains being faced by staff of the university.

It further listed the absence of capital projects and the host community’s encroachment on the university’s land as some of the reasons for the strike.

The union stressed that the university should be concerned about workers’ welfare and the overall development of the institution.

It said; “The key issues in dispute include poor funding to the university and non-implementation of the 25 and 35 percent consequential salary adjustment.”