{
  "id": 17866046,
  "title": "The strike is still on - JUSAG's General Secretary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/the-strike-is-still-on-jusags-general-secretary",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T22:18:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/the-strike-is-still-on-jusags-general-secretary"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The indefinite nationwide strike initiated by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) on November 2, 2026, remains active despite a recent meeting with the Chief Justice and the Judicial Service management. General Secretary Abdulai Yakubu reported that the strike continues despite what JUSAG describes as a constructive dialogue with the Chief Justice and management. In their update, JUSAG noted that while the management expressed a willingness to collaborate with the government to address their demands, the strike is still ongoing.\n\nManagement presented the unresolved issues to the President's office, aiming for a swift resolution. Yakubu commended the Chief Justice and management for these efforts but emphasized that the final decision will be made by JUSAG's National Executive Council. The organization informed staff and the public that the strike remains in effect and will only cease if a revised agreement from the government aligns with their demands. The strike was declared after months of unsuccessful negotiations since December 2025, seeking approval for the 2026 salary review as mandated by the 1992 Constitution and the 2026 Judicial Service regulations.\n\nKey issues in the dispute include the approval of the Judicial Council's recommendations on the 2026 salary review and the timely payment of these salaries, including arrears from January to October 2026. JUSAG alerted various government bodies, including the National Labour Commission (NLC) and the Ministry of Finance, about the strike on October 23, 2026. However, the NLC suggested engaging the parties and reporting back by November 6, advising JUSAG to suspend further actions under Section 161 of the Labour Act. The Ministry of Finance proposed paying arrears in three installments, which JUSAG rejected due to the lack of a timeline. All Judicial Service staff, except security personnel, have been instructed not to report for work, and official vehicles are to be handed over by drivers, while registrars should refrain from opening court registries. Courts nationwide are expected to remain closed until their demands are met.",
  "summary": "Management, according to JUSAG, has tabled the outstanding issues before the Office of the President for expedited resolution.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Govt approves payment of 10 months’ arrears for Judicial Service Staff to end JUSAG strike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/govt-approves-payment-of-10-months-arrears-for-judicial-service-staff",
        "published": "2026-11-02T16:29:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Finance Ministry approves 10 months’ arrears for Judicial Service staff amid JUSAG strike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/finance-ministry-approves-10-months-arrears-for-judicial-service",
        "published": "2026-11-02T18:32:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "JUSAG strike continues despite progress in talks with Chief Justice",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/jusag-strike-continues-despite-progress-in-talks-with-chief-justice",
        "published": "2026-11-02T20:16:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Chronicle Ghana",
        "title": "Govt to pay Judicial Service arrears in two instalments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/govt-to-pay-judicial-service-arrears-in-two-instalments",
        "published": "2026-11-02T22:13:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}