The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has officially called off its nationwide strike, which commenced on Monday, following a decisive meeting with representatives of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and other major stakeholders.
Naturenex reports that this resolution was disclosed in a communiqué released after extensive discussions between JUSUN, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and other concerned parties.
As stated in the communiqué, JUSUN consented to suspend its industrial action following the intervention of the CJN and key officials, granting the Federal Government a one-month period to address their demands.
“JUSUN agrees to oblige the intervention of the CJN, Minister of Labour and Employment, NLC, and other stakeholders and allow one month for negotiations,” the communiqué declared.
The agreement also stipulates that the Federal Government is expected to release funds to the Judiciary within the set period, with immediate implementation of JUSUN’s demands once disbursed.
Among the union’s demands are the implementation of a ₦70,000 new minimum wage, settlement of accrued arrears, a 25/35 per cent salary increment, and payment of five months’ outstanding wage award arrears.
With these assurances in place, JUSUN has officially instructed its members nationwide to resume work on Wednesday, effectively ending the short-lived strike.
The union further expressed optimism that all agreements reached would be fully honoured within the agreed timeframe, to prevent any further disruptions to Nigeria’s judicial system.
