Workers at the Shoprite Malls called in this this afternoon to say they have suspended their strike action temporarily.
They had undertaken the strike action following the refusal of management as well as the new owners of the supermarket chain to reassure them of job security and if possible, negotiate an acceptable severance package.
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The workers fear that the moment the Nigerian acquirers of the South African retail chain depart Nigeria, they will be left in the cold.
In a conversation with the staff the afternoon, they said are calling off the strike action as both managements have invited them to the negotiating table.
They promised however, that if the negotiations are not favourable, they would resume the strike action by Thursday next week.
#hettyosblog reported yesterday that the 25 Shoprite outlets were under lock and key as the owners and acquirers refused to reveal the fate of the workers as they hand over the business.
Reactions on 2nd March:
Agbeke Money@DMhizzyยท “So shoprite staffs decided to protest today,saying they sold them to one investor without prior notice,no compensation,no promotion etc……no access sha into shoprite for now cause all the staffs blocked and sat at the entrance…..”
Bulwark Intelligence@Bulwark_Intelยท “Civil Unrest/Protest, 12:41hrs, Ondo State, March 2, 2021 Reports suggest an ongoing protest by staff of Shoprite at Akure Mall, Akure-Oda Road, Akure. The protest stems from collective grievances due to work conditions. Although peaceful, caution is highly advised in the area.”