The Divisional Executives Council of the Public Services Workers Union, representing the National Identification Authority (NIA), has been directed by the National Labour Commission (NLC) to appear on October 10, 2024, following their strike declaration on October 7.
Public Services Workers Union of (TUC) National Identification Authority (NIA) division, yesterday declared an industrial strike in response to ongoing frustrations over the employer’s failure to implement a newly approved Scheme of Service. The strike was announced on October 7, 2024.
Workers expressed their frustration over the NIA’s failure to implement a newly approved Scheme of Service, stating that this inability undermines their rights and expectations as employees.
They have made it clear that they will not cease their industrial action until the promised scheme is put into effect, viewing the delay as a breach of trust and a threat to their welfare.
In a statement signed by Dr. Bernice A. Welbeck, Director of Administration and Human Resources, the Union alleges that the NIA has failed to operationalize the Scheme of Service, prompting the strike.
‘’We refer to a “Notice of Industrial Action” dated 6th October, 2024 from the Public Services Workers’ Union of TUC – NIA Division, served on the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA) and copied the Commission among others’’.
‘’Per the Notice under reference, the Union is alleging that the National Identification Authority has failed and/or refused to operationalize the newly approved Scheme of Service (SoS) and as a result the Union has instituted an Industrial Action effective today, 7th October, 2024 until the SoS is implemented’’
‘’The National Labour Commission, in exercise of its powers under section 139 of the Labour Act, (2003), Act 651, writes to summon the parties to appear before the Commission on Thursday, 10th October, 2024 at 3:00 pm for a hearing of the issue(s) in dispute’’.
