FAAN advises passengers, as aviation workers begin two-day strike

 

Aviation workers have begun their two days warning strike, a move that will disrupt flight operations according to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Monday.

FAAN told passengers in an advisory note that in order not to miss their flights and appointments, they should make contingency plans.

Ripples Nigeria had reported that the aviation workers would commence strike on Monday and Tuesday to press home their demands after a 14-day ultimatum issued in February didn’t yield a positive result.

The aviation unions on strike comprise the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN).

Also part of the strike is the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), and the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation Civil Service Technical and Recreation Services Employees.