The Coronavirus pandemic on its own is generating enough health and social tensions among Edo people.
Yet some teachers under the aegis of Nigeria Union Of Teachers (Edo State Chapter) are on strike.
Nothing can be more unpatriotic than this crass display of insensitivity in a tension soaked time.
Yes. No responsible labor union will want to add to the present social tension and uncertainty, and even panic, which is the present cross of Edo, arising from apprehension over COVID-19.
On this note, I would advise Edo NUT to be patriotic enough to call off its strike in the interest of the students who are at their mercy as school resumption draws nearer.
The Governor is determined to continue to pay workers salaries regularly, allowances, etc.
However, salaries will be paid only to those who earn them by working.
The International labor law provisions, section 43 of the Trade Act stipulated NO WORK NO PAY.
#No to total lockdown on education. The education of our children is our major concern.
