Labour Commission directs Labour Minister to engage JUSAG over planned strike on Nov. 2

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has asked the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) to halt its planned strike, set to commence on November 2, 2026, as negotiations unfold to address disputes surrounding salaries and allowances. The commission has also instructed the Minister for Jobs, Labour and Employment Relations to mediate between the government and the association.

In a letter dated October 26, 2026, the NLC confirmed receipt of JUSAG's notice of industrial action, which alleged the government's failure to address their concerns over salary reviews for staff members. JUSAG threatened to strike if the outstanding issues were not resolved. The NLC has requested the Labour Minister to engage the relevant parties and facilitate discussions on the issues at hand.

A report on the negotiations' outcome must be submitted to the commission by Friday, November 6, 2026. In the interim, the association has been advised to suspend its planned strike in accordance with Section 161 of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651). The NLC's move aims to facilitate negotiations, resolve the disagreements, and prevent potential disruptions to court operations across the country.