OAU Lecturers Embark On An Indefinite Strike

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EAA: OAU lecturers embark on an indefinite strike action. 


The Academic Staff Union of Universities, OAU branch has commenced its strike action following the university's refusal to reimburse its members of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA). 


The congress held Monday January 31st, 2022 was when a consensus was reached for the union to embark on its strike. 


A statement released by the union reads: “Congress noted that there was no serious commitment on the part of the University to effect payment of EAA to deserving members.


“Congress also noted that all political and diplomatic means to resolve the imbroglio has failed. Consequently, congress resolved that: Total, Comprehensive and Indefinite Strike should commence immediately ii. The strike must not be called off without a congress resolution to the effect.


“Payment of EAA must be based on ASUU computation. Anything short of this would be unacceptable. 


“The Strike Coordinating Committee be set up to monitor the strike. Based on the above and on the strength of the permission granted by ASUU National President, the Chairman, on behalf of the congress declared the commencement of ASUU.” 


This was signed by the chairman of ASUU, OAU chapter Dr Adéọlá Egbedokun 



 

AFTERMATH 


The strike action took a toll on some classes to be held that day as some lecturers refused to show up. 


Eager to learn students are left starved of knowledge; the delay in payment of the affected staff will compel all ASUU lecturers on OAU campus to forgo their classes in solidarity with the union's decision



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