JUSAG to begin strike November 2 over unpaid salary arrears

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has announced an indefinite strike starting on November 2, 2026, due to the government's failure to approve the 2026 salary review for its members. The association announced this decision at a press conference on October 30, following months of unsuccessful negotiations with the government and other authorities.

The strike is a result of the association's repeated appeals for approval of the salary recommendations submitted by the Judicial Council, which have been stalled since December 2025. The Judicial Council had completed its work and submitted its recommendations to President John Dramani Mahama, but the approval process has been delayed.

JUSAG has criticized the government for not meeting its constitutional authority to approve the salary recommendations and expressed dissatisfaction with the National Labour Commission's interference in the process. The association believes that the government is not committed to resolving the matter and will proceed with the strike if their demands are not met by October 30, 2026.

The strike is expected to disrupt court proceedings and other administrative activities of the Judicial Service across Ghana.