Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) Embarks On Indefinite Strike For FG To Conducive Working Environment-Acting Chairman







By allcitynews.ng 



The indefinite strike embarked upon by Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) is meant to  draw the  attention of federal and state governments to create Conducive working environment for them to thrive.





According  to the Acting Chairman, Comrade Tosin Akindele, "GIG Platform Workers, determine the future of  GIG Economy, as  such, we want Federal, State Government and local governments to prioritise our demands."


According to  Akindele, "The indefinite strike, is meant to call on three tiers of governments to look into fare structures, commissions, deductions and welfare that  have been plaguing the sector."


It would be recalled that the drivers, under the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) announced the industrial action in a notice on Saturday, saying it would commence on Monday and continue until further notice or satisfactory progress was made in addressing their grievances.



AUATON, an affiliate of the Nigeria Labour Congress, said the strike followed persistent concerns over operational policies, drivers’ welfare, safety, security and the sustainability of their operations.


“Despite repeated efforts by drivers and stakeholders to draw attention to these concerns, many of the issues remain unresolved,” the union said.


It added that the decision to embark on the strike was informed by the need to address challenges affecting drivers’ earnings and working conditions.


To cushion the impact of the industrial action, AUATON appealed to fleet owners and managers to grant temporary relief from daily remittance obligations and related operational targets for the duration of the strike.


GIG economy is another way most people do earn extra income and some people take it as full time engagements, it can be a supplement to their regular incomes. Others use it for discretionary expenses, such as travel. An online job platform like Upwork can help them find an outlet for highly specialized skills, bringing them increased compensation for their hard-won expertise.


It is independent working condition, which enables people to become more entrepreneurial by finding and servicing clients, setting rates


That is Gig work also gives professionals a chance to plug into a wider network of fellow professionals, helping find new work and develop timely skills.




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