JUSAG threatens indefinite strike over delayed 2026 salary review

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike from Monday, November 2, 2026, if the government fails to address its concerns over the delayed review of salaries and allowances for 2026.

The association has given the government until the end of October to approve recommendations submitted by the Judicial Council on the salary review, with payment of the adjusted salaries expected in November alongside arrears covering January to October 2026.

In a letter to the National Labour Commission, JUSAG said the delay had persisted despite repeated appeals to the Judicial Council, management of the Judicial Service and the government to expedite the process.

The association explained that following the expiry of the previous salary review in December 2025, it requested a new review for 2026. The Judicial Council subsequently completed its work and submitted its recommendations to the President for consideration in line with Article 149 of the 1992 Constitution and the Judicial Service (Terms and Conditions of Service) Regulations, 2025 (C.I. 141).

JUSAG said it wrote to the Judicial Council on January 19, 2026, to push for progress and later reminded management of the matter in a letter dated September 10. It also made public appeals at several conferences and staff gatherings, but said these had yielded assurances rather than concrete action.

The association expressed concern that other public sector workers had received their approved 2026 salary adjustments in January, while Judicial Service staff remained without their revised salaries and allowances as the year approached its final months.

It said the prolonged delay had heightened tension and weakened morale among members, particularly as organised labour had already begun negotiations on base pay for 2027.

JUSAG acknowledged the potential impact of industrial action on justice delivery and national security, saying it had repeatedly urged members to remain patient while efforts were made to resolve the matter.

However, its National Executive Council has now resolved that unless the salary review recommendations are approved by October 31 and payment arrangements are made for November, the association will declare an indefinite strike beginning November 2.

The association said the strike would remain in force until its demands were met