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JOHESU vows to continue strike despite ‘No Work, No Pay’ threat
The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) has insisted that it will continue its indefinite nationwide strike, despite the Federal Government’s enforcement of the ‘no work, no pay’ policy.
The union made this known in a memo signed by its National Secretary, Mr Martin Egbanubi, and addressed to presidents, general secretaries and state chairmen of all affiliate unions. The memo was issued on Tuesday in Abuja.
JOHESU said the decision was based on resolutions reached by its national leadership during an emergency virtual meeting held on January 12, where members reviewed recent developments surrounding the ongoing industrial action.
The union recalled that the Federal Government had recently ordered the implementation of the ‘no work, no pay’ policy and directed the stoppage of salaries of JOHESU members through the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.
The strike, JOHESU said, stemmed from its long-standing demand for the implementation of the adjusted Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and other welfare-related issues.
The union stated that its national leadership reviewed reports from affiliates and congresses to assess the status of the strike nationwide.
It also reacted to a memo from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare directing chief medical directors and managing directors to enforce the policy.
JOHESU described the ‘no work, no pay’ policy as a common tool used to pressure workers when government delays the resolution of labour disputes.
The union said it had complied with all procedures outlined in the Trade Disputes Act before embarking on the industrial action.
It said that the action qualified as a lawful dispute of right, and not a breach of industrial relations laws.
JOHESU urged members not to be discouraged, and called for sustained solidarity and commitment to the struggle.
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