JUSUN Joins NLC’s Planned Strike Over Petrol Subsidy Removal

The Judicial Staff Union(JUSUN) has mobilised its members to join the strike action declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress to protest fuel subsidy removal by the federal government.

In a circular addressed to the Deputy President, All Vice Presidents, All Branches and chapters of JUSUN” and dated June 3rd, 2023.

It reads “I bring you fraternal greetings from Nigeria (JUSUN) The leadership of the Judiciary Staff Union.

“This is to inform all Branches and chapters of our great union across Nigeria to begin mobilisation for a nationwide action and withdrawal of service which would commence on Wednesday 7th June 2023.

“This followed a decision of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at her meeting on 2nd June, 2023 over the increase in the pump price of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) by the Federal Government through NNPCL.

All zonal vice presidents are to coordinate their zones by ensuring that Branch and chapters chairmen mobilise their members for a total compliance. Also note that the nationwide action commences on Wednesday 7th, June 2023.” The circular, signed for the NLC General Secretary by M.J. Akwashiki, instructed its addressees.