Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has announced the suspension of its nationwide strike and has instructed its members to return to work on Wednesday.
Gatekeepers News reports that this decision was made following discussions with key stakeholders, including Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), on Tuesday.
The union reported that these stakeholders have established a one-month period for negotiations aimed at addressing the union’s demands. Parties involved in the discussions include the CJN, Muhammad Dingyadi, the Minister of Labour and Employment, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and other relevant entities.
As part of the agreement reached, the federal government is expected to release funds to the judiciary within this one-month timeframe. JUSUN indicated that upon the release of these funds, the union’s demands will be implemented without delay.
JUSUN is advocating for the enforcement of the new minimum wage of N70,000, payment of its arrears, as well as salary increases of 25 percent and 35 percent. The union is also seeking a five-year wage award along with its outstanding arrears.
