The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) says its indefinite nationwide strike declared on Monday, November 2, 2026, is still in force despite what it describes as a progressive meeting with the Chief Justice and Management of the Judicial Service.
In an update dated November 2 and signed by General Secretary Abdulai Yakubu, JUSAG said its leadership and that of the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG) held a crucial meeting with the Chief Justice and Management to resolve the impasse.
“The meeting was progressive as Management showed commitment to working with the Government to meet the demands of JUSAG in order to bring the industrial action to an end. We have also sighted a revised letter from the Ministry of Finance regarding the payment of allowances,” the statement said.
Management, according to JUSAG, has tabled the outstanding issues before the Office of the President for expedited resolution.
“These developments are positive, and we commend the Honourable Chief Justice and Management for that. However, we wait the outcome of the interventions to enable the National Executive Council of JUSAG make a decision,” Yakubu stated.
“We wish to inform staff and the public that THE STRIKE IS STILL ON. When a revised and improved approval is received from the Government and satisfies our demands, we shall inform the public on the status of the strike.”
Background
JUSAG declared the indefinite strike effective Monday, November 2, after months of unsuccessful attempts since December 2025 to secure approval for the 2026 salary review.
At a press conference at the Supreme Court on Friday, October 30, General Secretary Abdulai Yakubu said the review is required under Article 149 of the 1992 Constitution and Regulation 25 of the Judicial Service (Terms and Conditions of Service) Regulations, 2026 (C.I. 141), which mandates an annual salary review. a1bf
The Association’s demands are:
a. Approval of the Judicial Council’s recommendations on the 2026 salary review by October 30, 2026; and
b. Payment of the reviewed salaries in November 2026, together with arrears from January to October 2026. a1bf
JUSAG had notified the National Labour Commission (NLC) on October 23, 2026, copying the Minister for Jobs, Labour and Employment Relations, the Minister for Finance, the Attorney-General, the Executive Secretary to the President and the Judicial Secretary. a1bf
The NLC subsequently asked the Labour Minister to engage the parties and report by November 6, and advised JUSAG to suspend its intended action under Section 161 of the Labour Act. JUSAG rejected a proposal by the Ministry of Finance to pay arrears in three instalments without a timeline.
All Judicial Service staff, except security personnel, have been directed not to report for work. Drivers have been ordered to hand over official vehicles and registrars not to open court registries. Courts across the country are expected to be affected until the demands are met.
