The organised labor comprising of Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JNC) said the action follows failure of Government to heed its numerous ultimatum issued over its demands.
According to a statement jointly signed by Chairmen of the Unions, listed 14 issues in contention which includes, non payment of gratuities to retirees of both State and Local Government Areas workers for the past six years.
Non remittances of deductions from workers’ salaries; and full implementation of minimum wage to both State and Local Government Workers.
Also listed were, non implementation of promotions to workers of both State and Local Government Workers; reinstatement of pensioners wrongfully removed from payroll.
Following the action the gates of the State Secretariat was firmly locked while many other public offices were also put under lock.
The Students of Secondary Schools in parts of Calabar metropolis were asked to return home.
At the General Hospital Calabar, the main entrance to the Hospital was shut to the public.
