The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG) have suspended their industrial action following successful negotiations with the management of the Judicial Service.
In a press release issued on November 9, 2026, the Judicial Service announced that an agreement had been reached with the leadership of both associations, paving the way for staff to return to work with immediate effect.
The Service further confirmed that all courts across Ghana would resume normal sittings on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
According to the statement, the decision followed productive discussions between management and the unions, resulting in a mutual understanding to end the disruption.
The industrial action had affected court operations and disrupted access to judicial services, leaving litigants, lawyers and other court users facing inconvenience.
Judicial Service Apologises Over Court Disruptions
Following the suspension of the strike, the Judicial Service expressed regret over the interruption of court activities and apologised to President John Dramani Mahama, the Executive, Parliament, members of the legal profession and the general public.
The Service particularly apologised to court users who experienced difficulties accessing judicial services during the industrial action.
It also reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the efficient, timely and uninterrupted administration of justice across the country.
Management thanked stakeholders for their patience and understanding while negotiations continued towards resolving the concerns raised by the unions.
Why JUSAG and SSAJUG Went on Strike
JUSAG and SSAJUG embarked on the industrial action over concerns relating to the approval and implementation of revised salaries and conditions of service for Judicial Service employees.
The suspension of the strike is expected to restore normal court operations and improve access to justice for individuals and businesses with pending legal matters across Ghana.
Source: newsthemegh.com