Judicial workers across the country will return to work on Wednesday, June 4, as the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has officially suspended its nationwide strike.
The decision came after a series of meetings between JUSUN leadership and key stakeholders, including representatives of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, on Tuesday, June 3.
In a communique signed by the union’s National Vice President and 10 other executive members, JUSUN said it decided to heed the intervention of the Chief Justice, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and others who appealed for an end to the industrial action.
The union explained that suspending the strike would create room for further discussions with the Federal Government, particularly to ensure the prompt release of funds meant for the judiciary.
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According to the communique, “Upon the release of the funds to the Judiciary, the demands by the JUSUN, implementation of the ₦70,000 new minimum wage and its arrears, 25/35% salary increase and 5 months wage award and their arrears, will be implemented immediately.
The communique was jointly signed by officials from JUSUN chapters representing various arms of the judiciary, including the Federal Judicial Service Commission, Court of Appeal, Federal High Court, National Industrial Court, National Judicial Institute, FCT High Court, and both the Sharia and Customary Courts in the Federal Capital Territory.
For now, the strike is off, but JUSUN says it will be watching closely to ensure that all agreed timelines are met.