JUSAG has announced an indefinite nationwide strike from January 19
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike beginning Monday, January 19, 2026, in protest against the government’s failure to pay eight months of salary arrears owed to Judicial Service workers for the year 2025.
This was contained in a formal notice dated January 12, 2026, addressed to the Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission.
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“The National Executive Council (NEC) of JUSAG held its emergency meeting and resolved to embark on an indefinite strike starting from Monday, January 19, 2026. The strike shall continue to be in force until our demand for payment of the eight (8) months’ salary arrears from January to August 2025 is fully met,” it stated.
JUSAG cited repeated engagements with the Ministry of Finance and the Government, including correspondence from the Deputy Minister of Finance dated September 15, 2025, and follow-ups through December 2025.
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It said despite assurances and approvals including a 10% base pay increase effective January 1, 2025, the arrears covering January to August 2025 have not been paid.
“We refer to our previous engagement with the Ministry of Finance and the Government, the letter of the Honourable Deputy Minister of Finance dated 15th September, 2025, with reference number BD/CPMU/JS/COS/25/09, and our subsequent follow-ups and engagement with the Government in respect of review of salaries and related allowances for employees of the Judicial Service for 2025”, the letter noted.
JUSAG further expressed disappointment over the government’s inaction, especially during the festive December period when staff had anticipated relief.
“Our members are fed up with the unbearable situation they have been subjected to by the government, we are unable to accept any excuse any longer,” it added.
See the letter below:
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