The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike set to begin on Monday, January 19, 2026, over the government’s failure to pay eight months’ salary arrears owed to its members.
In a letter to the National Labour Commission dated January 12, 2026, JUSAG said the arrears relate to the delayed implementation of a 10 per cent base pay increase approved by the President for Judicial Service staff for 2025.
According to the association, although the revised salaries and related allowances were partially implemented in September 2025, arrears covering January to August 2025 remain unpaid, despite repeated assurances from government and management that payments would be made before the end of the 2025 fiscal year.
JUSAG described the situation as unbearable, noting that the failure to pay the arrears caused severe hardship for its members, particularly during the festive season.
The association emphasised that its members, who play a critical role in maintaining law and order within the Judiciary, have exhausted all patience.
Following an emergency meeting, JUSAG’s National Executive Council resolved to embark on an indefinite strike until the full arrears are paid. The association has formally notified the National Labour Commission and other key stakeholders of its decision.
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