The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, has officially suspended its nationwide strike, barely a day after the industrial action began.
The decision to halt the strike followed high-level meetings with the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and other key stakeholders.
According to a communique issued by the union late Tuesday, the suspension is a temporary measure aimed at giving room for dialogue and negotiations to address the unresolved issues between judiciary workers and the Federal Government.
The document was signed by representatives of JUSUN, the CJN, the Minister of Labour and Employment Muhammad Dingyadi, and officials of the Nigeria Labour Congress, among others.
The union’s demands include implementation of the newly proposed minimum wage of ₦70,000 and payment of outstanding arrears, a 25–35% salary increment, and five months of wage awards with their corresponding arrears.
The communique highlighted that the CJN and other stakeholders have appealed for time to intervene and mediate.
JUSUN has now given the government one month to meet its financial obligations to the judiciary. Should the government fail to deliver within the agreed timeframe, union leaders said the strike action could resume without further notice.
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“Following a detailed engagement and commitment from the CJN, JUSUN and its organs have decided to suspend the industrial strike action with immediate effect,” the statement read. Members were instructed to resume work starting Wednesday, June 4.
This strike was initially launched as a result of long-standing grievances over poor welfare, non-payment of negotiated entitlements, and delays in the release of funds meant for judicial operations.
JUSUN had previously issued warnings and engaged in several rounds of dialogue before taking action on Monday.
The union emphasized that their latest decision to suspend the strike was not a sign of weakness but a goodwill gesture to allow the government time to act responsibly. “Our patience has limits,” said a JUSUN official. “We expect genuine action this time, not just promises.”
Courtrooms and judicial services across Nigeria are expected to return to normal operations following the suspension of the strike.
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