JUSUN Suspends Nationwide Strike for One Month
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its nationwide strike, directing members to resume work on Wednesday, June 4, following the intervention of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and other key stakeholders.
The decision was reached after a crucial meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, where union leaders deliberated extensively on the issues that led to the industrial action declared on June 2.
In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, JUSUN resolved to allow a one-month window for the CJN, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and other stakeholders to engage with the Federal Government and secure the release of funds necessary to meet the union’s demands.
The union emphasized that the suspension of the strike was a gesture of goodwill and a response to the commitment shown by the CJN and other parties involved. It also noted that if the funds are released as promised, the full implementation of their demands should commence immediately.
JUSUN’s demands include the implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage along with arrears, a 25/35 percent salary increase, and the payment of a one-month wage award and associated arrears.
“The union, after due consultation and consideration of the commitment of the CJN and other organs, has agreed to suspend the strike to give room for progress,” the communiqué stated.
The industrial action had disrupted judicial activities across the country, with courts under lock and key, leaving litigants, lawyers, and judges unable to access judicial services.
The union has warned that failure to fulfill the agreement within the stipulated time could lead to a resumption of the strike.
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