The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG) have suspended their indefinite strike, effective November 10, 2026. The decision was made after the government responded to the unions' demands over salary reviews and allowances. The strike suspension comes after a meeting between union leaders, Judicial Service management, and government representatives.
The meeting, convened by the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, and supported by the President of the Supreme Court, Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, and Judicial Secretary Ahmed Musah, examined a revised approval from the government intended to address the unions' core demands. The unions said the revised position largely covered the outstanding issues, allowing their leadership to submit a formal response to the commitments received from the Office of the President.
The suspension of the strike is contingent on the full finalisation of the commitments made by the government. The unions described the development as a final pathway towards resolving the impasse. JUSAG and SSAJUG praised President John Dramani Mahama for his administration's engagement in resolving the dispute. They also commended the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Dr Dominic Ayine, Justice Pwamang, Judicial Secretary Musah, and Judicial Service management for their contributions to reaching an agreement.
The unions extended gratitude to their members for maintaining solidarity throughout the strike and acknowledged media coverage of the industrial action. The suspension is set to pave the way for the full resumption of court services as the parties work towards concluding the terms agreed upon during the engagement. Court activities had come to a halt due to the strike, but normal operations are expected to resume from Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana and SSAJUG issued a joint statement on November 9, 2026, confirming the suspension of the indefinite strike. The decision followed direct engagement between union leaders, Judicial Service management, and government representatives over the financial grievances that had brought court activities to a halt.
The government responded to the unions' demands over salary reviews and allowances, which had been the main cause of the strike. The unions received official correspondence from the Office of the President regarding the salary reviews and related allowances for Judicial Service staff. This development has brought relief to court users and stakeholders who were affected by the strike.
The suspension of the strike is a significant development in the industrial action that had disrupted court services. The parties involved are expected to work towards concluding the terms agreed upon during the engagement. The resumption of court services will bring relief to litigants and court users who were affected by the strike.
Key points
- The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana and SSAJUG suspended their indefinite strike after the government agreed to salary reviews and allowances.
