NLC, TUC endorse no work, no pay policy in Bayelsa

The leadership of the Bayelsa State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress  (TUC) and their affiliate bodies, over the weekend, endorsed the “No Work, No Pay” policy of the state government as part of measures geared towards making the public service more result-oriented.

The organised labour unions, in a joint meeting held with Governor Seriake Dickson at the Government House, Yenagoa, lent support to the government ‘s effort towards the effective implementation of the policy.

In their separate remarks, state chairman of the NLC, Comrade John Ndiomu and his counterpart in TLC, Comrade Tari Dounana, said the policy would go a long way in checking acts of indiscipline such as absenteeism, truancy and politicisation of the service.

They also applauded the state government for its decision to commence full payment of salaries to workers, with effect from January and urged civil servants to desist from acts that could jeopardise their career in the service.

Expressing satisfaction with the government’s policies and programmes, the labour unions lauded Governor Dickson’s decision to set up committees and sub-committees involving representatives of the various unions in addressing issues affecting the civil service.

Speaking, Governor Seriake  Dickson called on the leadership of the various unions to be part of the processes for the implementation of the planned reforms, which he said were aimed at inculcating work culture and professionalism in the public service.

He said the state the government would strive to meet its salary obligation as and when due, describing 2016 as a very challenging year.