A letter notifying the state government of their intention to commence the indefinite strike, which was made available to journalists on Saturday in Awka, said the action commences on Monday.
The
development is expected to cripple court activities and other judiciary matters
in the state.
The
workers under the aegis of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, said the
the strike is to protest non-adherence to an agreement reached between the
group and the state government in 2011 and 2015.
At a
press conference in Awka, addressed by their leaders, Mr Henry Ezeoke,
chairman, and Ugochukwu Nwezi, secretary, the judiciary workers said the action
was as a result of Anambra government’s refusal to pay Consolidated Judiciary
Salary Structure, CONJUS.
A
letter of notice by the group to the stakeholders in the judiciary sector
stated that the strike will last indefinitely, until government meets the
conditions.
The
letter which was addressed to Assistant Chief Registrars, Registrars in-charge,
and all staff of the Anambra State judiciary, called for the withdrawal of
services.
The
group stated that this was necessary following the expiration of a 21 days
ultimatum issued to the state government by the union on the matter, which was
ignored.
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 have explored all possible avenues without luck, and believe
that downing tools is the only language government would understand.
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