Health workers in the state have resumed their
suspended strike action, protesting what they describe as unfair treatment
in the implementation of the new salary structures.
The Chairman of the union, Comrade Sani Shehu,
explained that the decision was taken to draw the attention of the state
government to long-standing grievances regarding the Consolidated Health
Salary Structure (CONHESS).
According to Shehu, while the government approved a
new salary package for medical doctors under the Consolidated Medical Salary
Structure (CONMESS) in June, it failed to extend the same to health workers
under CONHESS.
“We have made several follow-ups and engaged the
government up to August, but no positive outcome has been achieved,” Shehu
said.
From Warning Strike to Full Resumption
The development follows the union’s seven-day
warning strike declared on September 11, which was suspended after just 24
hours due to government intervention. However, Shehu confirmed that the strike
has now resumed, with members set to observe the remaining six days from Saturday
until next Tuesday.
He warned that if the government fails to meet their
demands by then, the union will have no choice but to embark on an
indefinite strike.
What’s at Stake
The union insists that equal recognition must be given
to all health workers to avoid discrimination and ensure fairness in the
state’s health sector.
The strike raises concerns over possible disruptions in healthcare delivery,
especially in public hospitals and primary health centers.
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