JUSAG Declares Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Salary Arrears

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has given notice of an indefinite nationwide strike, set to begin on Monday, January 19, 2026, over the government’s failure to pay outstanding salary arrears to its members.

In a letter dated January 12, 2026, and addressed to the Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission, JUSAG said the decision followed prolonged engagements with the government over the review and implementation of salaries and related allowances for Judicial Service staff for the 2025 financial year.

According to the association, in line with Article 149 of the 1992 Constitution, former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo approved a 10 per cent base pay increase for Judicial Service employees for 2025, effective January 1, 2025, similar to what was granted to other public sector workers.

However, while the adjustment in related allowances was implemented in September 2025, the arrears covering January to August 2025 were not paid.

JUSAG said assurances were given that the arrears would be settled before the end of the 2025 fiscal year, but the government failed to honour that commitment.

The association further noted that despite a letter written on December 16, 2025, to the Judicial Council through the Judicial Secretary, and subsequent assurances from management, the eight months’ arrears remain unpaid.

The association described the situation as unbearable, stressing that Judicial Service staff, who serve the third arm of government, play a critical role in maintaining law, order, and stability in the country.

“The festive month of December was one of the most difficult moments for staff who were very expectant of the receipt of the much-anticipated eight months’ arrears, only to be met with shock and disappointment,” the statement said.

As a result, JUSAG said its National Executive Council, at an emergency meeting, resolved to embark on an indefinite strike until the outstanding salary arrears from January to August 2025 are fully paid.

Copies of the notice have been forwarded to the Chief Justice, the Judicial Secretary, the Ministers of Finance and Employment and Labour Relations, as well as other key stakeholders within the Judicial Service and organised labour.

 

 

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