As part of steps to enforce compliance with the court’s directive, Wike obtained Form 48 (a statutory court process outlining the consequences of disobeying a court order) to be served on the striking workers. Titled “Notice of Consequence of Disobedience of Order of Court,” the document is a precursor to contempt proceedings. AdvertisementJustice Sublimi held that once a trade dispute is referred to the National Industrial Court, all forms of industrial action, including strikes, must be suspended. According to Onoja, in court documents, the filing of an appeal does not automatically stay the execution of a court order unless an express order of stay is granted. The strike affected all FCTA secretariats, departments, agencies, area councils, and parastatals under the FCTA.