The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has announced an indefinite strike effective Monday, November 2, 2026. It follows what the association says is the government’s delay in approving salary adjustments and revised conditions of service for its members.
The industrial action is expected to disrupt court operations, with the association advising members of the public who have cases scheduled for Monday not to report to court.
Announcing the decision on Friday, October 30, JUSAG General Secretary, Abdulai Yakubu, said the government had failed to meet the October 30 deadline set by the association for approval of the proposed salary review.
He said the strike would remain in force until the association’s demands were addressed.
According to Mr. Yakubu, JUSAG had been pursuing approval of the 2026 salary review since December 2025, following the submission of its proposal to the Judicial Council.
The Council subsequently completed its assessment and forwarded its recommendations to the President for approval, but the process has since stalled.
Mr. Yakubu explained that Article 149 and Regulation 25 of the Judicial Service Terms and Conditions of Service Regulations, 2025 (C.I. 141) provide for the determination of staff salaries and conditions of service by the President on the advice of the Judicial Council, with annual salary reviews.
He said repeated appeals to the relevant authorities had failed to secure the necessary approval, despite assurances that the matter would be expedited.
In a formal notice dated October 23, the association informed the National Labour Commission of its intention to embark on an indefinite strike if the demands were not met by the deadline.
Mr. Yakubu further criticized the sector minister for what he described as delays in acting on the National Labour Commission’s directive to convene a meeting with relevant stakeholders to facilitate a resolution
