The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, (JUSUN) has suspended its nationwide strike, barely 24 hours after it began.
The decision was announced in a communiqué issued yesterday, following a resolution reached in a high-level meeting with key stakeholders, including representatives of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
It follows extensive deliberations involving JUSUN leadership, representatives of the CJN, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyaɗi, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and other relevant stakeholders.
According to the communiqué, which was jointly signed by all parties in attendance, JUSUN agreed to suspend the strike in response to the CJN’s intervention and a collective commitment to resolving the union’s demands through negotiation.
The agreement outlined that the stakeholders would be given one month to engage with the Federal Government and ensure the release of funds to the judiciary. The communiqué stated: “Engage the Federal Government to release funds to the Judiciary within one month, and that upon the release of the funds, the demands by the JUSUN be implemented immediately.”
The union’s demands include the implementation of the ₦70,000 new minimum wage and its arrears, a 25–35 percent salary increment, as well as the payment of a five-month wage award and all associated arrears.
Following the assurances received, the communiqué added: “Consequently, upon the commitment of the CJN, JUSUN and organs, after due consideration, agreed to suspend the ongoing industrial strike action.”
The workers will resume work today, Wednesday.
