The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has called an indefinite statewide strike beginning Monday, January 19, 2026, due to the government’s inability to pay outstanding salary arrears owing to its workers.
JUSAG stated in a notification of proposed industrial action to the National Labour Commission dated January 12, 2026, that the decision was made after lengthy negotiations with the Ministry of Finance and other government officials that failed to produce results.
According to the association, the President approved a 10% base wage rise for Judicial Service employees for 2025, beginning January 1, 2025, consistent with changes made to other public sector employees.
While other employees fully benefited from the change, JUSAG observed that its members’ implementation was delayed.
The government promised to pay the remaining arrears from January to August 2025 later in the 2025 fiscal year, according to the association, which clarified that the associated allowances were only paid in September 2025.
According to JUSAG, the eight months’ worth of salary arrears have not been paid despite multiple follow-ups and written guarantees.
The union observed that despite additional assurances from management, no action was taken in response to a letter addressed to the Judicial Council in December 2025 asking payment of the arrears.
JUSAG called the situation intolerable and emphasised that its members, who work in the judiciary as the third branch of government, are essential to upholding stability, law, and order in the nation.
According to the statement, “the festive month of December was one of the most difficult moments for staff who were very expectant of receiving the much-anticipated eight months’ arrears, only to be met with shock and disappointment.”
The National Executive Council of JUSAG decided to go on an indefinite strike until the eight months’ worth of salary arrears from January to August 2025 were fully paid at an emergency meeting.
Samuel Afotey Otu, the National President of JUSAG, signed the notification, which was copied to the Chief Justice, the Judicial Secretary, the Ministers of Finance and Employment and Labour Relations, and other important Judicial Service stakeholders.
JUSAG has formally informed the National Labour Commission of its decision, stating that the walkout will continue until all of its demands are satisfied.
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Source: newsthemegh.com