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The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has called off its nationwide strike and instructed its members to return to work on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, a joint statement signed by the union’s national vice-president and ten other association members indicated that the decision was reached after discussions with key stakeholders, including Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
The union stated that the stakeholders have agreed to one month of negotiations and the resolution of their demands. This includes the involvement of the CJN, Muhammad Dingyadi, the Minister of Labour and Employment, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and other relevant parties.
In line with the agreement, the government is anticipated to allocate funds to the judiciary within a month. Once these funds are released, JUSUN’s demands are to be implemented immediately.
With the commitments made, JUSUN decided to halt the ongoing industrial action and instructed its members to resume work on Wednesday.
JUSUN advocates implementing the new minimum wage of N70,000 and paying its arrears, along with a 25% and 35% increase in salaries, a five-year wage award, and outstanding arrears.
The strike significantly disrupted court operations nationwide, with judiciary workers shutting court gates and leaving judges, lawyers, and litigants in limbo.
