JUSUN Strike Called Off: Supreme Court and NJC Chapters Withdraw

JUSUN Strike Called Off: Supreme Court and NJC Chapters Withdraw

In a dramatic turn of events, the Supreme Court and National Judicial Council (NJC) chapters of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) have announced their withdrawal from the planned industrial action declared by the union. This development comes after the national headquarters of JUSUN had declared a strike action, directing its members to down tools effective Sunday

The strike was called in response to what JUSUN described as unfruitful meetings with the Minister of Labour and Employment over the demands of the workers. The union’s demands include the payment of a wage award spanning five months, implementation of the ₦70,000 national minimum wage, and a 25/35 percent salary increase.

However, the Supreme Court chapter of JUSUN, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Danladi Nda Y., cited the short notice given for the strike as a reason for their withdrawal. This move is significant, as it may impact the overall trajectory of the industrial action.

The withdrawal of the Supreme Court and NJC chapters from the planned strike may lead to a re-evaluation of the union’s demands and potentially pave the way for further negotiations. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the union will respond to this development and what the future holds for the judiciary workers.

The ball is now in the court of the JUSUN national headquarters, which will need to reassess its position and determine the next course of action. Will the union proceed with the strike, or will it engage in further negotiations with the government? Only time will tell.