By Oluwagbenga
Bankole
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), on behalf of the
NNPC/CNL Joint Venture confirms that at about 10 a.m. on Wednesday September
16, some employees of companies contracted by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL),
operator of the NNPC/CNL Joint Venture, blocked access to CNL offices in Lekki,
Warri and Port Harcourt.
In a release signed by Chevron General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Mr. Deji Haastrup company stated that; "this marked an
escalation of a protest by these workers over grievances with their employers.
The workers have since August 7, 2015 been carrying out the protest under the
auspices of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG)."
Haastrup also stated that; "the action of these workers negates Nigerian labour
laws and is contrary to the advice of the Federal Ministry of Labour and the
order of the National Industrial Court (NIC) for them to suspend the strike. In
accordance with the statutory dispute resolution process, the matter was
referred by the Federal Ministry of Labour to the National Industrial Court
(NIC) since conciliation at the Federal Ministry of Labour did not resolve the
issue."
"The National Industrial Court (NIC), by an order dated
September 8, 2015, granted an interim injunction restraining NUPENG from
striking, picketing, demonstrating or in any way disrupting the industrial
harmony in the offices and facilities of CNL pending the determination of the
matter."
"CNL continues to honour the invitations of
constituted authorities aimed at resolving the issues, while encouraging NUPENG
and the third party employees to embrace dialogue with their employers and obey
the law. We also encourage all groups with any perceived grievance to follow
due process and the rule of law."
"CNL reiterates its commitment to international best
practices in labour relations and wishes to state that the safety and security
of its workforce, employees and contractors alike, remains its highest
priority."
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