Abuja Continental Hotel Workers Reject TUC’s Planned Picketing, Cite Section 12 of Union’s Constitution
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The workers of Abuja Continental Hotel have dissociated themselves from the threats of picketing by the Trade Union Congress (TUC), insisting that the action does not
The workers at Abuja Continental Hotel have rejected the Trade Union Congress (TUC)'s plans for picketing, stating that it does not reflect their own stance or concerns. They referred to Section 12 of TUC's Constitution, which stipulates that union membership is voluntary, as well as Section 40 of the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantees freedom of association.
The TUC's President, Comrade Festus Osifo, had previously accused the hotel and other establishments of obstructing unionization efforts and threatened action by labor organizations. In reaction, Comrade Samuel Esiakpoyere, a spokesperson for the hotel workers, claimed that employees have open communication channels with management and have no reason to engage in industrial action.
He emphasized that union membership is a personal decision and not compulsory, citing Section 12 of the TUC Constitution. The hotel workers affirmed that they currently receive regular salaries and benefits, enjoy welfare packages, and have an open-door policy with management. They also noted that their management is committed to providing a conducive work environment and fostering industrial harmony.
The workers' spokesman expressed satisfaction with their current relationship with the hotel management and urged the public not to link the hotel with the planned picketing. The hotel management, according to the spokesman, respects employees' freedom of association and is committed to the hotel's success as Nigeria's premier luxury destination.
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