Air Peace Picketing by National Union of Air Transport Nigeria: No Liability for Third-Party Claims

• The National Union of Air Transport Employees defended their decision to picket Air Peace, stating that their industrial action was lawful.
• The unions claim they cannot be held responsible for third-party compensation claims by passengers and other parties affected by the disruption.
• Air Peace may not be liable for compensation claims if they can demonstrate that the industrial action was unlawful or unjustified.
• Passengers and others affected by the picketing should seek reimbursement from Air Peace directly, rather than from the unions.

The unions claim they cannot be held responsible for third-party compensation claims by passengers and other parties affected by the disruption.

The recent picketing of Air Peace by unions in the air transport sector has raised questions about who should bear the cost of disruptions to passengers and other affected parties. According to the unions, their industrial action was lawful and they cannot be held responsible for third-party compensation claims. This stance has left many wondering if passengers and others can seek reimbursement from the airline directly.

In Nigeria's labour law, employers are generally liable for any losses or damages arising from industrial actions taken by their employees. However, this liability is not absolute and may be subject to certain conditions. For instance, if an employer can demonstrate that the industrial action was unlawful or unjustified, they may not be held responsible for compensation claims. In the case of Air Peace, the unions claim that their picketing was lawful and in accordance with due process.

The dispute over who should bear the cost of disruptions to passengers and other affected parties highlights the complexities of labour law in Nigeria. As the air transport sector continues to grow, it is essential that all stakeholders understand their rights and obligations under the law. Lawyers advising clients affected by the Air Peace picketing should be aware that they may not be entitled to compensation from the unions, but rather should seek reimbursement from the airline directly.

Lawyers advising clients affected by the Air Peace picketing should be aware that they may not be entitled to compensation from the unions, and instead should seek reimbursement from Air Peace directly.

Source: Original reporting via Vanguard News