The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has notified the National Labour Commission (NLC) of plans to embark on an indefinite strike if the government fails to approve and pay its members’ reviewed salaries.
In a letter dated October 23, 2026, the association said repeated appeals to implement the Judicial Council’s recommendations yielded assurances but no concrete action.
“My Lord, these appeals have been met with only assurances. We are yet to see any concrete step by the Government towards approving the recommendations of the Judicial Council and paying the reviewed salaries to staff of the Judicial Service,” the letter, signed by JUSAG’s General Secretary, stated.
The association noted that other public sector workers had their 2026 salary increases approved and paid in January, while Judicial Service staff were still waiting in October.
It said the delay had heightened tensions and lowered staff morale, particularly as Organised Labour had already begun negotiations on the 2027 base pay.
“With the greatest respect, such prolonged delay and uncertainty defeat the very principles underpinning the determination of salaries under the new legal regime established by C.I. 141,” JUSAG stated.
The association said it had urged aggrieved members to remain patient because of the potential impact industrial action could have on justice delivery and national security. However, it said their patience had run out.
“The hardship among our members is real, and their patience is exhausted. The National Executive Council (NEC) of JUSAG has accordingly resolved to make the following final demands,” the letter said.
JUSAG is demanding that the government approve the Judicial Council’s recommendations on the 2026 salary review by the end of October and pay the revised salaries in November, including arrears covering January to October 2026.
