The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Gusau held an emergency congress today to voice strong opposition to the Federal Government’s enforcement of the "no work, no pay" policy amid their ongoing strike. The protest, led by Comrade Halliru Sani—Chairman of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) Zamfara State Council and State Chairman of both the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and JOHESU—highlighted the workers’ resolve to continue their industrial action under the motto "no retreat, no surrender."
In a statement and video message shared with The Spectacles by Comrade Waliyyi, Branch Secretary of JOHESU at FMC Gusau, the union condemned the policy as punitive and unjust, arguing that it undermines their legitimate demands for improved welfare, better working conditions, and timely implementation of agreements with the government.
"The 'no work, no pay' rule is an attempt to intimidate us into abandoning our struggle, but we remain unwavering," Comrade Sani declared during the congress. "Our demands are non-negotiable, and we will not surrender until the government addresses them."
The strike, which will disrupt services at federal hospitals and other health facilities across the nation, reflects broader tensions between healthcare workers and the Federal Government over unresolved labor disputes. JOHESU members reaffirmed their solidarity, vowing to sustain the strike indefinitely until their grievances are met.
The Spectacles will continue to monitor developments as the standoff between the unions and the government persists.