Petroleum Tanker Drivers branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has directed members to begin nationwide indefinite strike and shut all loading depots and fuel terminals until further notice.
The workers are protesting non-renewal of their Collective Bargaining Agreement that expired three years ago, deplorable conditions of nation’s high ways, alleged harassment by security, especially Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other issues.
National Chairman Petroleum Tanker Drivers, Salimon Oladiti, told newsmen that there was no going back on the strike as it was decided by the organs of the union.
According to him, the strike will be total as loading depots and fuel terminals nationwide will be shut down from today.
The workers are protesting non-renewal of their Collective Bargaining Agreement that expired three years ago, deplorable conditions of nation’s high ways, alleged harassment by security, especially Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other issues.
National Chairman Petroleum Tanker Drivers, Salimon Oladiti, told newsmen that there was no going back on the strike as it was decided by the organs of the union.
According to him, the strike will be total as loading depots and fuel terminals nationwide will be shut down from today.
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