Accra:The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike set to commence on Monday, November 2, 2026. The strike is in response to the Government's alleged failure to approve and pay reviewed salaries and allowances for its members.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Abdulai Yakubu, General Secretary of JUSAG, declared the strike during a press conference at the Supreme Court. He instructed all Judicial Service staff to refrain from work until the President approves and pays the revised salaries, including arrears from January to October 2026.
Security personnel are instructed to remain on duty to protect Judicial Service properties, while drivers are advised to return official vehicles to the Transport Department and refrain from operating any vehicles. Registrars are also directed not to open any registries or courts for official business during the strike.
Mr. Yakubu urged staff to report any coercion from Management to JUSAG, promising a collective and lawful response to any intimidation attempts. He noted that JUSAG had informed the National Labour Commission (NLC) on October 23 of their strike plan due to the Government's inaction on salary recommendations by the Judicial Council.
Efforts since December 2025 to secure a salary review have been unfruitful, leading to growing frustration among members. The National Executive Council (NEC) demanded that the recommendations be approved by October 30, 2026, with payments in November, failing which the indefinite strike would begin.
Mr. Yakubu criticised the Ministry responsible for employment for its delayed response, noting that the NLC scheduled a report-back meeting for November 6, after the strike's commencement. He also condemned a proposal by the Ministry of Finance to pay arrears in three instalments without consulting JUSAG.
The Association expressed disappointment in the Government's handling of the situation, emphasizing that members had shown considerable patience in seeking their rightful entitlements.