The Zamfara State chapter of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has threatened to go on strike at Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in Gusau over the non-implementation of promotion arrears for its members.
This warning was conveyed in a letter addressed to the State Head of Service.
The letter, made available to the press on Thursday in Gusau, was signed by JOHESU Chairman Sani Rabi’u and Secretary Aminu Abdullahi.
The union called for immediate action regarding the unpaid arrears related to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) adjustment, which was approved by the state government in June 2024.
“We wish to inform the state government that up to date, we did not see any action taken by the state government.
“We resolved to stage a peaceful protest immediately if the Oct. 2024 salary is paid without implementation and payment of four months outstanding arrears to our members from June to Sept., 2024.”
“After the protest, we resolved to give the state government a two-week ultimatum for an indefinite strike and total shutdown of the hospital,” the letter declared.