- TCN Staff to go on indefinite strike.
- The proposed strike threatens the adequate power supply.
Employees of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) have been issued a directive from the Labour Union to shut down operations and commence an indefinite strike. The call for the strike results from unresolved concerns with the TCN management.
In a circular titled ‘Call to Action,’ which was addressed to senior assistant general secretaries and zonal organizing secretaries, dated August 15, 2022, the general secretary of the NUEE, Joe Ajaero, directed electricity workers to ensure total compliance, vowing to paralyze operations of the TCN nationwide over anti-masses activities.
The statement read in part, “You are at this moment enjoined to mobilize immediately for serious picketing of TCN headquarters and stations nationwide over the directive by the TCN Board that all PMs in acting capacity going to AGM must appear for a promotion interview.
“This directive is in contravention of our conditions of service and career progression paths and unilaterally done without the relevant stakeholders.
“This action takes effect from Tuesday, August 16, 2022, and total withdrawal of services commences on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.