The Anambra State branch of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has declared an indefinite strike, effective from Monday, July 15, 2024. This decision comes in response to the State Government’s failure to comply with agreements reached in 2011 and 2015 regarding the full implementation of the Consolidated Judiciary Salary Structure (CONJUS) and the Peculiar Allowance for Judiciary Staff.
### Key Points:
– **Notice Issued:**
The notice, addressed to all Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Chief Registrars, Registrars in-charge, and all staff of the Anambra State Judiciary, highlights the failure of the State Government to honor longstanding agreements.
– **Agreements in Question:**
The agreements, dating back to 2011 and 2015, pertain to the implementation of the CONJUS and the Peculiar Allowance for Judiciary Staff.
– **Ultimatum:**
A 21-day ultimatum had been issued to the State Government by JUSUN, which has now expired without resolution.
– **Strike Action:**
All judiciary staff in Anambra State are directed to withdraw their services starting from July 15, 2024, pending further directives from the Union.
The notice was signed by Nwezi Ugochukwu, Assistant Secretary of JUSUN, Anambra State. Contact details of key union officials, including the Chairman and Treasurer, were also provided for further inquiries.
### Official Statement:
“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 Peculiar Allowance for Judiciary Staff in the State and upon the expiration of the 21 days ultimatum issued to the State Government by the Union, this notice is hereby issued—”
This strike action underscores the ongoing challenges faced by judiciary staff in Anambra State and reflects broader issues within the public sector regarding the implementation of agreed-upon salary structures and allowances. The JUSUN’s decision to strike is expected to significantly impact judicial services in the state until a resolution is reached.
