The union expressed the displeasure at its National Executive Council (NEC)meeting which held in Uyo,Akwa Ibom State at the weekend.
The union in a communiqué jointly signed by the President General, Comrade Amechi Asugwuni and General Secretary, Comrade Babatunde Liadi, noted that many foreigners, especially Asians and Chinese are in the country on the excuse of being experts on jobs that can be performed by Nigerians. The union’s NEC-in-session therefore called on the necessary organ of government to review the process of granting expatriate permit through proper synchronization as well as ensuring that expatriate quota are not abused.
The union’s NEC also advocated the need for a properly reconstituted inter-ministerial department and agency committee that will co-opt labour unions in recommending and approving expatriate registration.
It re-affirmed workers inalienable rights to belong to the union of their choice in accordance with the laws of the land and ILO Conventions which had already been domesticated in Nigeria.
He implored the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity not to allow employers to scuttle processes and ensure prompt implementation of awards.
The meeting commended the alertness of the union in monitoring of employers compliance with best industrial relations practices in the industry, noting that it has helped to reduce friction between unions and employers, put management on their toes and facilitate alertness.
