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Unpaid and Unheard: Canal 3 Niger Fires Employees After Strike

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
May 30, 2024
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Unpaid and Unheard: Canal 3 Niger Fires Employees After Strike
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Popular Nigerien television station, Canal 3 Niger, recently dismissed 36 employees following a three-day strike. The sacked staff, including journalists, cameramen, and technicians, were demanding overdue wages, some reportedly exceeding a year and a half. This incident has sparked controversy, raising questions about workers’ rights and the health of Niger’s media industry in a volatile economic climate.

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Why It Matters

The employees’ frustration stems from a harsh reality. Many media outlets in Niger, one of the world’s poorest nations, have been struggling financially since the COVID-19 pandemic. The situation worsened further due to regional sanctions imposed after a military coup last year. These factors have led to plummeting revenue for media companies, making it difficult to meet payroll obligations.

What They Are Saying

Canal 3 Niger’s management, led by Ismaël Abdoulaye, claims the dismissals were due to “insubordination” and “breach of contract” on the part of the striking employees. Abdoulaye asserts that the employees stopped working after receiving a single month’s back pay, neglecting their minimum service requirements. He further argues that the strike itself was illegal, as proper procedures for industrial action were not followed.

However, Chamssiyatou Kimba, a spokesperson for the sacked employees, refutes these claims. Kimba maintains that the striking staff had notified management of their intention to take industrial action beforehand. Their primary demand, she emphasizes, was for two months’ worth of unpaid wages, a far cry from the single month offered by the company.

“Instead of the two months’ salary we were demanding, they paid us for only one month and we went on strike,” Kimba said.

Bottom Line

This incident exposes the precarious situation faced by Niger’s media personnel. Caught between financial hardship and the desire for fair compensation, journalists and other media professionals are struggling to make ends meet. The Canal 3 Niger case highlights the urgent need for dialogue and compromise between media companies and their employees.

Additionally, it underscores the importance of a strong legal framework that protects workers’ rights while ensuring the smooth functioning of media outlets. Only through a collaborative effort can Niger’s media landscape weather the current economic storm and continue to serve the public interest.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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