The Federal High Court (FHC) workers in Lagos have joined their counterparts nationwide in embarking on a strike called by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN).
The workers were directed to return home by JUSUN officials, who were present at the court premises.
The strike is in protest of the non-payment of a five-month wage award, non-implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage, and non-implementation of 25 per cent and 35 per cent salary increases.
The union had issued a circular on May 30, directing all its chapters to direct staff members to stay at home from June 1.
“This directive follows unfruitful meetings in the presence of the Minister of Labour and Employment, who was conciliating on our matter.
“We believe that, as directed by the organs of the union, the National Working Committee and National Executive Council of our great union, the action will continue until further notice.
The strike has affected the Federal High Court in Lagos, with staff members, lawyers, litigants, and journalists denied access to the court.
Food vendors at the court premises were also directed to return home.
However, the strike did not affect the state high courts and magistrates’ courts.
Despite earlier reports of some JUSUN chapters backing out of the strike, the gates of the FHC in Lagos remained closed at press time.
The union’s action is expected to continue until further notice.
