Judiciary Workers Suspends Nationwide Strike
Published on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has announced the suspension of its nationwide strike, which began on Monday, following a high-level meeting with representatives of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and other key stakeholders.
Naija News reports that the resolution came after prolonged negotiations involving the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and other concerned parties.
According to a communiqué released after the meeting, JUSUN agreed to put the strike on hold for one month, allowing time for the Federal Government to address the union’s demands.
“JUSUN agrees to oblige the intervention of the CJN, Minister of Labour and Employment, NLC, and other stakeholders and allow one month for negotiations,” the statement read.
The union’s demands include:
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Implementation of the ₦70,000 new minimum wage
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Payment of accrued arrears
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25/35 per cent salary increase
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Payment of five months’ wage award arrears
The communiqué also noted that the Federal Government is expected to release funds to the Judiciary within the next month, with JUSUN’s demands to be implemented immediately upon disbursement.
In response to the commitments made, JUSUN has instructed its members nationwide to resume work on Wednesday, officially marking the end of the brief industrial action.
The union expressed optimism that the government will honour all agreements to prevent further disruptions to the country’s judicial system.
