Workers Reject FCTA Statement On Their Demands
The Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has rejected the administration’s claims that most of its members’ demands have been met, insisting that the ongoing strike remains necessary.
The union began an indefinite strike on Monday, citing long-standing labour and welfare grievances that it says have yet to be fully addressed.
FCTA had stated that 10 of the 14 worker demands were already met, with efforts ongoing on the remaining issues. JUAC, however, dismissed these claims, saying no formal agreement has been reached and that payments and policy corrections cited by the administration are either incomplete or unverified.
JUAC outlined unresolved issues including unpaid promotion arrears, non-remittance of housing and pension contributions, alleged illegal tenure extensions, flawed promotion examinations, staff intimidation, and inadequate training.
The union criticised attempts by the administration to shift responsibility for statutory deductions onto workers, calling it unacceptable and against public service regulations.
Despite maintaining the strike, JUAC reaffirmed its openness to genuine dialogue while warning against misinformation and tactics aimed at dividing members.
Workers were urged to stay united and committed until all demands are fully implemented, with the union stressing that its actions remain lawful and fully in line with labour regulations.
