Aviation workers in the security and logistics segment of the sector have bowed to down tools on Wednesday over poor remunerations, among other welfare issues.
The workers under the aegis of the National Union of Air Transport Employees made the declaration in a letter addressed to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and other employers in the sector.
Employees in the security and logistics segment are responsible for protection of parked aircraft on the airport tarmac, processing of passengers including checking of visas and other travel documents.
If the unions begin the planned strike, it means international flights may be grounded
As of press time on Tuesday, representatives of NUATE and employers were still locked up in meetings in a last-minute effort to avert the strike.
The letter, signed by the General Secretary, NUATE, Ocheme Aba, highlights alleged extreme impoverishment of workers, inadequate compensation and unfavorable employment contracts
