MDCAN Declares Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid CONMESS for Clinical Lecturers
The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), South-West Zone, has declared indefinite withdrawal of services by clinical lecturers in universities across the region over non-payment of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS).
This is contained in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Dr AbdulKareem Salawu and Secretary, Dr Omotola Obajolowo.
The statement made available to newsmen on Monday, said the decision was reached on following the expiration of 21 days ultimatum on February 2.
It said that the association agreed on the industrial action, having reviewed the expiration of an earlier ultimatum issued on January 13.
The ultimatum had demanded the payment of CONMESS to clinical lecturers in the region, warning that failure to comply would lead to industrial action.
The association lamented that despite the ultimatum, no progress had been made, and the disparity in payment between clinical lecturers in the region remained unaddressed to what was obtainable in other geopolitical zones.
It resolved to commence an indefinite withdrawal of services effective February 3, until the full implementation of the CONMESS salary structure for clinical lecturers in the region.
The association urged relevant authorities to urgently called on the Vice-Chancellors of these universities to urgently address the issue to prevent a prolonged disruption in medical education and healthcare delivery.
It emphasised the need for fairness and equity in the remuneration of clinical lecturers nationwide.
