We are not happy with the JUSAG strike – Labour Minister

Labour Minister Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum has voiced his discontent with the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) strike, promising to collaborate with the workers to resolve the industrial action. In an interview with JoyNews following a meeting on Tuesday, November 3, the minister expressed his frustration over the disruption caused by the strike and assured that he would persist in engaging the association for a resolution.

Agyekum appealed to the workers to reconsider their decision and suspend the strike after they agreed to improve their allowances during the meeting. However, JUSAG President Samuel Otu insisted that the industrial action would only cease once the agreement is formally signed and its implementation begins. The strike was initiated by JUSAG to demand the payment of outstanding revised salary arrears that had been pending since January 2026.

The industrial action has caused significant disruption at various court locations, including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Accra Circuit Court, and several District Courts. Some court facilities have been locked, and security personnel have restricted access to these premises. The minister's involvement marks a step towards resolving the dispute and restoring normal operations within the Judicial Service.