The indefinite strike by members of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) will continue on Monday, November 9, 2026, as judicial workers await an official response from the government to their revised demands.
The association disclosed that neither the government nor the management of the Judicial Service had provided feedback on its latest proposals as of Sunday, November 8, despite several engagements aimed at resolving the ongoing labour dispute.
In a joint statement issued on Sunday, November 8, 2026, and signed by JUSAG General Secretary Abdulai Yakubu and Judicial Service Association of Ghana General Secretary George Taylor, the unions confirmed that they had submitted their final revised demands to the government on Thursday, November 5.
According to the unions, their revised proposals represent the best possible position they could offer to improve the welfare, salaries and working conditions of judicial staff while ensuring the effective delivery of justice in Ghana.
JUSAG Directs All Judicial Staff to Continue Strike
The unions maintained that the nationwide industrial action would remain in force until the government addresses their concerns and reaches an acceptable agreement with the affected workers.
They further instructed all Judicial Service employees, including staff stationed at the Supreme Court, to stay away from their workplaces throughout the strike period.
The statement emphasised that no category of Judicial Service staff was exempt from the directive.
Judicial Workers Explain Why Strike Will Continue
JUSAG acknowledged the difficulties the ongoing strike could create for members of the public, businesses and institutions that depend on the services of the Judicial Service.
However, the unions insisted that the current working conditions of their members had made it difficult for them to continue performing their duties.
They stressed that judicial workers would only return to work when their demands had been addressed and members were sufficiently satisfied, motivated and encouraged to resume their responsibilities.
Government Engagements Yet to Produce Agreement
The unions explained that their recent discussions with the government and Judicial Service management were intended to find a lasting solution to the industrial dispute.
The negotiations focused on reaching an agreement that would address employees’ welfare concerns while taking into consideration the financial and other constraints facing the government.
However, the absence of an official response to the revised demands has left the industrial action unresolved.
The continued JUSAG strike is expected to affect judicial administration and court-related services across Ghana, including activities at the Supreme Court, until an agreement is reached between the unions, government and Judicial Service management.
Source: newsthemegh.com