Judiciary workers in Anambra State have declared a plan to embark on an indefinite strike on Monday, citing the state government’s alleged failure to honour agreements dating back to 2011 and 2015.
The decision, communicated through a letter obtained by journalists in Awka on Saturday, is expected to bring court operations to a standstill.
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) expressed frustration over the state government’s non-compliance with previously negotiated terms. The impending strike is set to disrupt court proceedings and other judicial services across the state.
At a press conference held in Awka and addressed by their leaders, Chairman Mr. Henry Ezeoke and Secretary Ugochukwu Nwezi, the judiciary workers stated that the action was as a result of Anambra government’s refusal to pay Consolidated Judiciary Salary Structure, CONJUS.
The group’s notice to stakeholders in the judiciary sector stated that the strike will continue indefinitely until the government meets their conditions.
The letter addressed to Assistant Chief Registrars, Registrars in-charge, and all staff of the Anambra State judiciary requested a withdrawal of services.
The group stated that this action became necessary after the state government ignored a 21-day ultimatum issued by the union regarding the matter’s expiration.
The letter read: “Based on the failure of the Anambra State Government to comply with the agreement reached in 2011 and 2015 respectively with the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Anambra State Branch for the full implementation of the Consolidated Judiciary Salary Structure (CONJUS), a notice is hereby issued.
“All staff of the Anambra State Judiciary are directed to withdraw their services, effective from Monday the 15th day of July, 2024, pending further directives by the union in the state.”
The workers said they had explored all possible avenues without luck, and believed that downing tools was the only language government would understand.
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