On Thursday, 1st of August 2019. The Academic staff union of polytechnics (ASUP), Federal plytechnic Unwana, Ebonyi state chapter, embarked on an indefinite strike despite Rector's plea over unpaid allowances of 27 months. This is coming after one of her members, Dr John Ibiam moved a motion for the chapter to embark on the industrial action over non payment of Peculiar Academic Allowance (PAA) for 27 months by the school management!
The Rector , Ven Ibe Enwo however was there and pleaded with the union. He promised to pay that of one month out of the 27 months owed, but the union members refused, asking him to make it 10 or 15 months. Voting was done and a 37 as against 35 votes were casted in favour of the strike!

The publicity secretary of the union further sent SMS to members directing them to stay at home.

I'm directed to inform all members that ASUP in congress has declared an indefinite strike. This is sequel to the inability of mgt to offset the 27months of PAA owed staff. Consequently,all academic activities are hereby withdrawn pending when all our agitations are fully met by mgt.
Ukegbu C.C Pub Sec

Academic staff were advised not to engage in any academic activities including: lectures, project/seminar supervision, departmental/academic board meeting and more.
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Source:https://campusnewsng.com/polyunwana-asup-declares-indefinite-strike/

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