Gov’t Races to End JUSAG Strike as Labour Minister Engages Judicial Staff Over Salary Arrears

The Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Hon. Emmanuel Agyekum, has engaged the leadership of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG) in an emergency meeting aimed at ending the ongoing indefinite strike that has paralysed court operations nationwide.

Speaking during the discussions, Hon. Agyekum underscored the Ministry’s firm commitment to bringing the matters to a swift and lasting resolution.

He urged union leadership to keep emotions in check and maintain a collaborative spirit so deliberations can proceed without unnecessary difficulties, assuring the executives that the Ministry is actively working around the clock to address the issues.

On his part, JUSSAG President Samuel Otu reiterated the unions’ call for statutory processes to be fully upheld in securing an equitable outcome. He noted that past procedural omissions are now actively being addressed to ensure the right course of action is taken.

Discussions centred on four key pending items, including transport allowance and a 20 per cent rent allowance, with both sides committed to ongoing dialogue to safeguard the smooth delivery of justice across the country.

The engagement is seen as a crucial step to prevent disruptions in the justice delivery system, as any industrial action by JUSAG and SSAJUG would significantly affect court operations nationwide.

JUSAG began the indefinite strike on Monday, November 2, 2026, over the government’s failure to approve and pay its reviewed 2026 salaries and arrears, despite months of engagement since December 2025.

This has brought court proceedings across the country to a halt, with gates to courts closed and secured with red bands, leaving litigants and lawyers stranded.

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