Gov. Fayose reacts to workers strike in Ekiti
Taiwo Owoeye
Workers in Ekiti State have been warned not to embark on strike without adhering to due process and the dictates of Nigerian Labour Law and other relevant acts of the Nigerian Constitution before taking such action.
Governor Ayodele Fayose said government would no longer tolerate acts of indolence and unnecessary strikes that could further worsen the financial positions of the State saying although he held the State workers in high esteem.
He urged primary school teachers who have just returned to work after a two -day warning strike over non-payment of their outstanding September 2014 Salary and 2015 leave bonus to show understanding.
He explained that the strike they embarked on last week could have been resolved without any crisis had it been they have dialogue.
The governor therefore said the State would henceforth divert the salary of any group of workers who embark on strike to pay those showing concern and understanding about the parlours economic situation of the State.
