Luanda: The Angolan Court Officials Union (SOJA) has decided to suspend the planned strike of court officers, which was scheduled to occur from February 9 to March 6. This decision came after successful negotiations with the government, resulting in an agreement on all eight points listed in their demands. According to Angola Press News Agency, the suspension was announced by SOJA Secretary of State Pedro Filipe following a meeting with the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights (MINJUSDH). The discussions were mediated by the Ministry of Public Administration, Labor, and Social Security (MAPTSS). Filipe emphasized the resolution of critical issues from their 2021 demand list, which included improvements to working and salary conditions, updates to officer categories, extraordinary promotions, and increased participation in emoluments. SOJA spokesperson Júnior Paulino stated that the union intends to closely monitor the government's compliance with the agreed terms. Should the terms be fulfilled, SOJA will in form employers of the formal cancellation of their demands. This recent meeting marks the second round of negotiations, following an initial round last Wednesday that was chaired by Teresa Rodrigues Dias, the Minister of Public Administration, Labor, and Social Security. The demands put forth by SOJA since 2021 have focused on enhancing working conditions, revising the remuneration statute for court officers, facilitating internal mobility, promoting officers, organizing public tenders, and addressing signature distribution issues.