Cross River State Government has described the ongoing industrial action by organized labour in the state as politically motivated.
A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Labour Matters, Effiong Umo, reiterated the government’s readiness to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, with the organized labour provided an amicable resolution based on the principle of give and take is reached.
The statement wondered why labour was bent on strike even when the government had met 14 of their demands with one remaining.
It regretted labour’s rigid stand and accused it of deliberately misinforming the public as to what transpired in the last negotiation meeting both parties held.