Nurses, Midwives Begin Six-Day Warning Strike In Zamfara
The action was taken to draw the attention of the state government to their grievances over the new Consolidated Health Salary Structure. The Zamfara State chapter of the National Association of Nurses and Midwives (NANM) has commenced a six-day warning strike across state-owned general hospitals.The Chairman of the union, Sani Shehu, said the action was taken to draw the attention of the state government to their grievances over the new Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS).
He explained that while the state government approved a new salary structure for Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) in June, it neglected the CONHESS structure.Shehu noted that the union had made several follow-ups and engaged the government up to August, but without any positive outcome. The development comes after the union embarked on a seven-day warning strike on September 11, which was suspended after just 24 hours following government intervention.
The union leader said the suspended strike has now resumed, with members set to observe the remaining six days from Saturday until next Tuesday. He added that if their demands are not met after the six days, the union will embark on an indefinite strike.
