SSASCGOC Maritime,, MWUN set sight on improved welfare package for NPA workers.
SSASCGOC Maritime,, MWUN set sight on improved welfare package for NPA workers.
Titilayo ADELEKE
The duo of Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC) and Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) on Wednesday, renewed the vigour to achieve an improved Workers’ welfare package for workers of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)
During a courtesy visit to MWUN by the senior staff union executives, the President, Comrade Bodunde Akinola reiterated the need for improved welfare for the staff to meet up with the present realities in the country.
While congratulating MWUN President General, Comrade Francis Bunu, Akinola pointed out that the past leaders of the union had a robust working relationship with SSASCGOC Maritime even as he nudged the new executives of MWUN to take a cue from the past leaders..
The President stated that the two unions have worked closely in negotiations with the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority in the past. He stressed that maintaining continuity in these efforts would further strengthen fruitful engagement with the government.
Bodunde prayed that the newly elected President would take the right decisions, which, according to him, would bring peace and progress to the union and the maritime industry.
He added that decision-making plays a crucial role in the success of leadership.
According to him, the welfare of workers should be reviewed by the management of NPA, noting that SSASCGOC Maritime would advocate for joint negotiations with MWUN to improve the lot of workers.
In response, Bunu assured the senior staff union of MWUN’s solidarity in ensuring better payment packages for both the NPA branch and SSASCGOC Maritime.
Bunu called on the leadership of the Trade Unions, including NLC and TUC, to rise and encourage the federal and state governments to address the hardships faced by the masses.
He observed that with collaborative efforts from both senior and junior staff of NPA, management would have no choice but to listen to the voice of the workers.
The PG commended the SSASCGOC Maritime Branch executives for their maturity and wealth of experience in ensuring industry harmony within the port sector. He affirmed that the new administration would work closely to build on the existing relationships established by past leaders.
He concluded by stating that the NPA branch of MWUN and the national executives would continue to brainstorm and develop modalities for engaging management, with support from SSASCGOC Maritime.
