BCOS Unions Raise Alarm Over Alleged Victimisation, Welfare Crisis, Unpaid Salary Despite Increment in Monthly Subvention
The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) Chapel, and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), BCOS Chapel, have raised concerns over what they described as growing challenges affecting workers’ welfare, industrial relations, and administrative processes at the corporation.
In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the unions called on the Oyo State Government, labour authorities, and relevant stakeholders to urgently intervene, warning that the situation could undermine industrial harmony at the state-owned media organisation.
The unions expressed concern over what they termed the “continued silence” of BCOS management, following a letter submitted to the management challenging disciplinary actions taken against some elected union officials and highlighting issues affecting workers’ rights and welfare.
According to the statement signed by the NUJ BCOS Chapel Chairman, Comrade Ademola Balogun, and RATTAWU BCOS Chapel Chairman, Comrade Adeniyi Faleti, efforts by the unions to resolve the matters through dialogue had not yielded any positive result.
The unions specifically cited the suspension of Comrade Aliyu Bashiru, Secretary of RATTAWU BCOS Chapel, as well as warning letters issued to Comrade Adeniyi Faleti and Comrade Ademola Balogun, over activities they described as part of legitimate union responsibilities.
They argued that such actions had raised concerns among workers and created the impression of interference with lawful trade union activities.
The statement stressed that recognised trade unions remain important partners in maintaining industrial peace, promoting staff welfare, and ensuring constructive engagement between workers and management.
“Any action capable of discouraging legitimate union activities or intimidating elected representatives is detrimental to healthy labour relations,” the unions stated.
They maintained that sustainable industrial harmony could only be achieved through inclusiveness, mutual respect, and continuous engagement between management and workers’ representatives.
The unions also expressed concerns about administrative and financial issues within the corporation, including transparency, accountability, and the need for broader stakeholder participation in matters affecting staff and the institution.
On workers’ welfare, the unions lamented the alleged delay in payment of May salaries, unresolved deductions, and outstanding allowances, noting that the situation had placed additional financial pressure on members of staff and their families.
They called for urgent steps to address workers’ concerns, stressing that staff welfare remained critical to productivity, commitment, and peaceful labour relations.
Among their demands, the unions called for the immediate withdrawal of disciplinary measures against affected officials, the restoration of rights and benefits suspended following the suspension of Comrade Aliyu Bashiru, and respect for workers’ constitutional rights.
They also demanded the inclusion of recognised unions in meetings and consultations affecting staff, payment of outstanding salaries, allowances, and welfare packages, review of disputed deductions, and greater transparency in the administration of the corporation.
They further urged the management to embrace dialogue as the preferred means of resolving industrial disputes.
During further investigations, some of the affected staff members who spoke on the condition of anonymity to our reporters in Ibadan, said the hardship had become unbearable and that they could no longer continue to endure the situation.
They lamented that they could barely afford three meals a day, adding that some lives had been lost in the last few months due to the management’s maltreatment and neglect of workers’ welfare.
They questioned why staff welfare conditions had continued to deteriorate and called on the appropriate authorities to urgently intervene before the situation worsens.
They, however, reaffirmed their commitment to peace and the continued progress of BCOS, stating that industrial harmony could only thrive where workers’ welfare was prioritised and their representatives were accorded due recognition.
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