THE Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has declared its participation in the indefinite nationwide strike action called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), set to begin tomorrow Monday, 3 June 2024.
The strike action comes as a result of the government’s inability to conclude negotiations on the new National Minimum Wage and its refusal to reverse the recent hike in electricity tariffs.
In a circular issued by JUSUN’s Acting General Secretary, Comrade M. J. Akwashiki, all branch and chapter chairmen and secretaries have been directed to mobilise their members for the industrial action. The strike aims to ensure a complete shutdown of all courts and judicial institutes throughout the country, with JUSUN’s vice presidents tasked with monitoring their respective zones to guarantee strict compliance.
The nationwide strike seeks to pressure the government into agreeing on a new national minimum wage and passing it into law before the end of June. Furthermore, JUSUN is demanding the reversal of the electricity tariff increase from N225/kwh back to N66/kwh, arguing that the hike was implemented without proper consultation with stakeholders, as mandated by law. The union also calls for an end to the categorization of Nigerian electricity consumers into bands, labelling it an “apartheid” system.
As the nation prepares for the imminent strike action, concerns are growing over the potential impact on the judiciary system and the country’s economy. The government is under increasing pressure to address the issues raised by the labour unions promptly to avert further disruptions and hardships for the Nigerian populace.
The strike is set to commence at midnight on Sunday, 2 June 2024, with the full support and participation of JUSUN members nationwide. The union remains resolute in its demands and is determined to see the government take concrete steps towards resolving the ongoing disputes.
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