LOOMING INDUSTRIAL CRISIS OVER REFUSAL OF TOPEK ENGINEERING AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES NIG. LTD. AND RUTH’RFORD SERVICE LIMITED TO NEGOTIATE WITH NUNIWE
Union Raises Alarm Over Alleged Engagement with Suspended Member and Exclusion of Duly Constituted Kogi State Leadership The National Union of Nigeria Welders (NUNIWE) wishes to formally bring to the attention of the public, relevant government authorities, stakeholders, and the management of the companies concerned, the looming industrial crisis arising from the refusal of Topek Engineering and Consultancy Services NIG. Ltd. and Ruth’rford Service Limited to recognize and negotiate with the duly constituted leadership of NUNIWE in Kogi State. The Union considers the development a serious threat to industrial harmony and peaceful labour relations at the project site. FACTS OF THE MATTER 1. Topek Engineering and Consultancy Services NIG. Ltd. and Ruth’rford Service Limited are currently executing a project in Kogi State which requires the services of qualified welders. 2. In line with applicable labour laws, trade union principles, and established industrial relations practices, NUNIWE,...