The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has confirmed that its indefinite nationwide strike remains in force despite holding discussions with Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie and management of the Judicial Service.
The meeting, which was convened following the association’s declaration of industrial action, was described as progressive, with Judicial Service management expressing its willingness to work with the government to address the outstanding concerns of staff.
In a statement signed by JUSAG General Secretary, Abdulai Yakubu, the association disclosed that management had agreed to present its unresolved demands to the Office of the President for urgent consideration and intervention.
However, JUSAG stressed that the strike would not be suspended until the government takes concrete steps to address its members’ grievances.
The association explained that it needed to receive the outcome of the presidential intervention before its National Executive Council could decide on the next course of action.
Why JUSAG Declared an Indefinite Strike
JUSAG began its indefinite nationwide industrial action on Monday, November 2, 2026, over outstanding salary arrears and other unresolved employment-related concerns.
The strike involves various categories of Judicial Service employees, including cleaners, gardeners, security officers, court clerks, cashiers, interpreters, registrars and directors.
The industrial action has disrupted administrative operations and other essential services across courts in Ghana, raising concerns about delays in court activities and the delivery of justice.
JUSAG Maintains Strike Until Government Meets Demands
The association has urged its members and the general public to understand that the industrial action remains active despite the discussions with the Chief Justice and Judicial Service management.
JUSAG further indicated that it would only communicate any decision to suspend the strike after receiving an improved government approval that adequately addresses its demands.
The continuation of the strike puts pressure on the government and Judicial Service management to resolve the outstanding salary arrears and prevent further disruption to court operations across the country.
Source: newsthemegh.com