JUSUN Suspends Strike, Asks Members To Resume Work
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its strike, which started on Monday.
JUSUN announced the suspension on Tuesday in a communiqué issued after it met with the representatives of the Chief Judge of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
The communique signed by all shareholders present, said this was after long deliberations on issues that led to the declaration of the industrial action by the union.
According to the communique, the following agreement was reached; that the JUSUN oblige the intervention of CJN, Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, NLC and other Stakeholders one month for negotiations.
”Engage the Federal Government to release funds to the Judiciary within one month, and that upon the release of the funds, the demands by the JUSUN be implemented immediately.”
The communique added that consequently, upon the commitment of the CJN, JUSUN and organs, after due consideration, agreed to suspend the ongoing industrial strike action.
The union, therefore, directed its members to resume work on Wednesday.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
