Landover Company condemns picketing by Union, says it’s terrorism
Landover Company Limited has condemned the picketing of its head office on Monday by the labour union under the umbrella body of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN). In a statement on Tuesday, the company tagged their action as an act of terrorism. The company claimed negotiations on the Collective Bargaining […]
Landover Company Limited has condemned the picketing of its head office on Monday by the labour union under the umbrella body of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN).
In a statement on Tuesday, the company tagged their action as an act of terrorism.
The company claimed negotiations on the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) renewal between the Company and the union were still ongoing at the Ministry of Labour when the union members violated negotiations and picketed the Company in defiance of the clear directive of the Ministry of Labour that both the Management of Landover and the union review the issues and revert on their position within one (1) week.
Landover explained that it operates fair employment practices and abides by the principle of equity in its dealings with the union.
"We were therefore shocked by the hooliganism and terrorism demonstrated by ATSSSAN…However, the company stood up to them and their mission was shamefully unsuccessful while the company went about its daily business.
"Landover Company Limited is a responsible corporate organization that does not take the welfare or conditions of employment of her employees lightly".
On the claim by the union on disciplinary issue, the company said, "Our position is that we have always operated on the principle of fair hearing and the union cannot take away the right of the organization to discipline her employees.
"Our disciplinary processes and procedures are clear and not ambiguous neither do they victimize or discriminate. The company made it clear to the union that it will not seek approval from the union before it takes disciplinary action against any employee for gross misconduct and would abide strictly by its disciplinary policies and procedures."
Chief Executive Officer of Landover Company Limited, Capt. Edward Boyo said the company remains open to negotiations and meaningful dialogue as the best way to resolve issues.
He said: “We greatly value the welfare of our employees because they are the nucleus of the company. That is why we do our best at all times to improve employee welfare even in the face of the economic recession. However, the company does not tolerate unruly behaviour which some employees think it is their right for being members of ATSSSAN. They are reminded that the company will defend itself responsibly at all times."