Absence Of Respect For Dialogue Principles, Collective Bargaining Behind Industry’s Disruptions, Says ATSSSAN

The National President of Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), Ilitrus Ahmadu has stressed the need for ATSSSAN’s tripartite partners and employers to respect the inalienable constitutional rights of workers to associate, emphasizing it is important to “respect the principles of dialogue and collective bargaining as the pathway to a healthy industrial relations that will foster growth and prosperity in our industry.  Least I forget, the consequences of the absence of the above is certainly chaos and disruptive conducts that will affect the industry in the negative.”

In the Solidarity Message he delivered to mark the 2025 Workers Day Celebration, Ahmadu said the day is “dedicated principally to remind ourselves of the struggle of workers all over the world for freedom and emancipation from the clutches of slavery and the capitalist systems that have over the years diminished our dignity as humans at the work place.

First and foremost, I want to salute your perseverance and courage in the face of the daunting consequences of the current economic hardship the Nigerian worker is experiencing. Amidst poor remuneration, high cost of living, transportation as well as unaffordable electricity rates, we are out here today in our numbers to celebrate our fraternal bond as comrades in the struggle.  This uncommon resilience speaks to courage and our collective desire to continue to fly the flag of our struggle until victory is attained. Therefore to all of you I say solidarity forever.”

He thanked employers of labour for support and assured them ATSSSAN “respect boundaries and we have always embraced dialogue as the key to effective dispute resolution and you are assured we will remain focused in our outlook.”