The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) branch at Gombe State University has formally rejected the payment of salary arrears to its members, signaling a potential escalation in the ongoing labor dispute.
In a recent development, the union announced that it is threatening to initiate fresh strike action if the current grievances are not addressed to the satisfaction of the academic staff.
The decision to reject the arrears underscores the deepening rift between the university management and the academic body, which has previously engaged in various rounds of negotiations regarding staff welfare and compensation.
By refusing the offered payments, the Gombe State University branch of ASUU is maintaining its stance that the current resolution does not adequately meet the demands of the workforce, thereby keeping the threat of industrial action alive.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>