Judicial Service appeals to striking JUSAG members to return to work

The Management of the Judicial Service has appealed to members of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) to return to work while negotiations continue over the impasse surrounding the 2026 salary review.

In a message to staff, management acknowledged the frustrations arising from the unresolved salary review and assured workers that their concerns were being treated with the seriousness they deserved.

It said it was engaged in high-level negotiations with relevant government stakeholders to reach what it described as a fair and sustainable outcome that recognises the contributions of Judicial Service staff.

Management, however, urged JUSAG leadership and its members to consider the broader national interest and resume their duties while discussions continue.

It warned that disruptions to court operations affect not only the administration of justice but also members of the public who depend on the courts, particularly vulnerable people, accused persons and those seeking justice or redress.

“The citizens, particularly the vulnerable, the accused, our families and those seeking justice or redress, bear the weight of that silence,” the statement said.

The management emphasised that every staff member, from the registry to the courtroom, played an important role in ensuring the effective administration of justice and maintaining public confidence in the country’s legal system.

It also reminded workers of their constitutional obligations to the people of Ghana, in whose name justice is administered.

Management reiterated its commitment to resolving the salary review impasse as quickly and fairly as possible, while urging staff to keep the needs of the public and their responsibility to serve at the centre of the ongoing discussions.