The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG) have suspended their indefinite industrial action following negotiations with the government. The two labour organisations had been on strike over unresolved demands concerning salary adjustments and associated allowances. In a joint statement dated November 9, 2026, they disclosed that they had received formal communication from the Office of the President outlining the government's revised position on the proposed review of remuneration and related benefits for Judicial Service employees.
The decision to suspend the strike follows consultations involving the leadership of the two associations and the management of the Judicial Service, under the leadership of Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. The discussions also received support from the President of the Supreme Court, Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, and the Judicial Secretary, Mr Ahmed Musah. The meeting was convened to examine a revised government approval intended to address the outstanding grievances that had prompted the workers to withdraw their services.
According to the unions, the government's latest proposals had substantially addressed the concerns that remained unresolved, prompting their leadership to submit an updated position reflecting the commitments communicated by the Office of the President. The associations described the latest development as a decisive step towards ending the disagreement and restoring industrial harmony within the Judicial Service.
Consequently, JUSAG and SSAJUG announced that their indefinite strike would be suspended with effect from Tuesday, November 10, 2026, while the government works towards completing the outstanding commitments. The two organisations expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his intervention and acknowledged the contributions of the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the President of the Supreme Court, Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, Judicial Secretary Ahmed Musah, and the management of the Judicial Service towards resolving the dispute.
The suspension of the strike is expected to facilitate the restoration of normal operations across the Judicial Service as the parties work towards fulfilling the remaining undertakings and bringing the dispute to a definitive conclusion. The associations also commended their members for their solidarity, patience and commitment throughout the industrial action, while recognising the media for its coverage of developments surrounding the disagreement.
The dispute had raised concerns about the impact on the administration of justice in Ghana. The Judicial Service is a critical component of the country's justice system, and the strike had caused delays in the hearing and determination of cases. The suspension of the strike is expected to alleviate some of the pressure on the justice system and allow for the backlog of cases to be addressed.
Key stakeholders have welcomed the suspension of the strike, saying it will help to restore confidence in the justice system. The Ghana Bar Association and other stakeholders had been urging the parties to find a resolution to the dispute. With the strike suspended, attention now turns to the implementation of the agreements reached and the restoration of normal working relations within the Judicial Service.
Key points
- The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana and Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana suspended their indefinite strike following government negotiations.
- The strike was over unresolved demands concerning salary adjustments and associated allowances for Judicial Service employees.
- The suspension of the strike is expected to facilitate the restoration of normal operations across the Judicial Service.
