The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its nationwide strike, which commenced on Monday, following intervention by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
The union announced the suspension in a communique issued after a meeting with representatives of the CJN and other key stakeholders.
The communique, signed by all parties present, stated that after lengthy deliberations, JUSUN agreed to pause the industrial action to allow one month of negotiation involving the Federal Government, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
According to the agreement, the Federal Government is expected to release funds to the judiciary within the one-month window. Upon the release of these funds, JUSUN’s demands are to be implemented immediately.
JUSUN is demanding the implementation of a new minimum wage of N70,000 along with its arrears, a 25.35 per cent salary increase, and five months of wage award payments with associated arrears.
The communique confirmed that, based on the assurances provided by the CJN and other authorities, the union had decided to suspend its strike and directed all members to resume work on Wednesday.
