MWUN Shut down operations at APMT Terminal
ZAINAB JUNAID
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) on Wednesday morning obstructed activities at APM Terminals Apapa, Lagos over poor renumeration, bad welfare and ill treatment of workers by management of the terminal.
This came less than 24 hours after the union issued a three day extension warning strike to the management of the AP Moller Terminals (APMT).
MWUN General President, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju and other Dockworkers were seen at the entry point of the terminal putting a barricade and at the same time instructed workers to vacate premises.
It was gathered that authorities of the terminals have refused to yield positively to the request of the union regarding treatment of its workers especially in area of salary review.
While union insisted that the terminal will remain shut until the management of the terminal yield positively to the needs of the dock workers as the management of APM Terminals are fond of taking Nigerian labour workers for a ride, there are strong indications that the issue will soon be a thing of past because the terminal management have quickly reacted to the earlier actions of the union through a statement.
The statement with heading "Notice of Labour Action In APM Terminals Apapa" as at 12:05 pm on Wednesday and addressed to customers read partly,
"This is to inform you that APM Terminals Apapa dock employees have currently embarked on a strike this morning. We recognize that the action would impact our customers, Vessel, and the terminal; as most operations are impacted by the union’s strike action, causing operational disruptions as a consequence of the lockout.
“However, be assured that there are ongoing deliberations and discussions between the management and the labour union in the hopes of reaching an alignment as quickly as possible.
“With your unwavering support, we will do whatever we can to minimize the impact of the labour action and also keep you abreast of developments,” the statement read.
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