JUSAG to begin strike November 2 over unpaid salary arrears

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) announced an indefinite strike set to commence on November 2, 2026, due to the government's failure to approve salary review proposals submitted by its members in 2026. At a press conference on October 30, JUSAG expressed disappointment with the government's inability to address their concerns after months of negotiations.

The association is seeking approval of the salary recommendations by their October 30 deadline and the payment of revised salaries, along with arrears from January to October 2026. JUSAG argued that the Judicial Council completed its work and submitted recommendations to President John Dramani Mahama in December 2025, but the process has been delayed.

Despite numerous appeals, including at the Second Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference and the AMJG Conference, the association claims the government has not taken action. JUSAG criticized the National Labour Commission's directive to convene a meeting without the President's Office, which it believes should have the final say on the salary adjustments.

The association emphasized that the strike will impact court proceedings and other Judicial Service operations, urging affected individuals not to appear in court on November 2, as staff would not be available to assist them.