The Abia State chapter of the Polytechnic Academic Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has rejected a seven-day ultimatum issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) concerning staff transfers and the implementation of the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS). PASAN argues that the NLC does not have the jurisdiction to issue directives regarding its members’ transfers. The dispute centers on recent staff redeployments within the Abia State Polytechnic. PASAN maintains its autonomy in internal staffing matters and dismissed the ultimatum as unwarranted interference. The union asserts it will continue to address staff concerns through established internal channels. This rejection signals a potential conflict between the two labor organizations regarding workplace authority within the polytechnic. Further negotiations or actions are anticipated as a result of this impasse.