JUSAG strike still on despite progress in talks with Chief Justice and Judicial Service management

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana says it will maintain its nationwide industrial action until it receives revised government approval that addresses its demands over salaries and allowances.

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has confirmed that its indefinite nationwide strike remains in force despite what it describes as progress in discussions with the Chief Justice and management of the Judicial Service.

In an update dated November 2, 2026, and signed by its General Secretary, Abdulai Yakubu, the Association said its leadership and that of the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG) had held a crucial meeting with the Chief Justice and Judicial Service management to find a resolution to the impasse.

JUSAG described the meeting as progressive, explaining that management had demonstrated its commitment to working with the government to address the Association’s demands and bring the industrial action to an end.

The Association also disclosed that it had sighted a revised letter from the Ministry of Finance concerning the payment of allowances.

Outstanding issues referred to Presidency

According to the statement, management had agreed to table the outstanding issues before the Office of the President for expedited resolution.

JUSAG commended the Chief Justice and management for their interventions, describing the developments as positive.

However, it said its National Executive Council (NEC) would await the outcome of the engagements before deciding on the next course of action.

The Association stressed that the discussions and the revised communication from the Finance Ministry had not yet met the conditions required for the suspension of the strike.

Strike remains in force

In a firm notice to members and the general public, JUSAG declared that the industrial action was still ongoing.

It said it would announce any change in the status of the strike only after receiving a revised and improved government approval that satisfactorily addressed its demands.

The strike, which began on Monday, November 2, followed the Association’s call for approval and implementation of the 2026 salary review, including payment of outstanding arrears.

The industrial action has affected court operations, with Judicial Service staff directed not to report for work, while security personnel were instructed to remain at post to protect the Service’s property.

JUSAG’s latest update indicates that although engagements are continuing, the resumption of normal operations will depend on whether the government’s revised approval meets the Association’s expectations.