Wage Dispute: JUSUN Remains Adamant As Its Strike Enters Second Day

The industrial action embarked upon by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), on Tuesday, entered second day.

JUSUN’s national body, In a circular on Friday, had directed all its members to withdraw their services, beginning from Monday until further notice.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the judiciary workers are demanding for the payment of their five months wage award, implementation of the N70.000 national minimum wage, as well as the 25/35 per cent salary increase.

The union said the indefinite strike became necessary following unfruitful meetings with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, who was conciliating on the matter.

Meanwhile, a visit to some of the court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday morning revealed that business activities within and around the courts were paralysed.

There was total shutdown at the Federal High Court located along Shehu Shagari Way when the reporter visited.

Only the police and private security officers were at the entrance of the court, which was under lock and key.

Besides, there was no court activities at the FCT High Court in Maitama as at the time of filing the report.