The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has directed its members in all federal courts nationwide, as well as other judicial institutions, to down tools and begin an indefinite strike starting Monday, June 2, 2025.
According to the union, the strike is to protest the non-payment of five months’ arrears of wage awards, the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 national minimum wage, and the failure to implement the 25%/35% salary increase.
The union lamented that it had written several letters to the management, including issuing a 21-day ultimatum and a subsequent 7-day ultimatum.
However, it had to shelve earlier planned actions following the intervention of the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
In a statement issued by the union’s National Vice President (North Central), Mustapha Laminu, said:
“It is unfortunate that the judiciary, as an arm of government, is being punished while other arms of government have long been enjoying these benefits.
“All we are saying is that our members are turning against us, accusing us of compromising, especially given the unfolding hardship brought about by government policies.
“We will continue this action until and unless the government pays us what is due. We have gathered that the Ministry of Finance has released the necessary funds to the Accountant General of the Federation, but he has refused to pay the judiciary.”
The statement added that: “all chapter chairmen are to ensure compliance with this directive.”
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