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The Judicial Service Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has initiated an indefinite strike starting Monday, January 19, 2026, to demand the payment of salary arrears due to its members.
The choice, as stated by JUSAG, comes after numerous discussions with the Ministry of Finance and the Government regarding the postponed execution of a 10% base pay raise sanctioned for Judicial Service workers in 2025.
“Unlike other public sector workers, the implementation of the 10% base pay adjustment in related allowances was delayed until September 2025, with assurances that arrears covering January to August would be paid subsequently. Unfortunately, the Government failed to honour its promise,” the statement read.
In a statement released on Tuesday, January 13, JUSAG reminded that the eight months’ arrears are still unpaid despite numerous letters and guarantees from management, including one dated December 16, 2025. The organization called the situation “unbearable” and claimed that members had been let down, particularly over the Christmas season.
“The festive month of December was one of the most difficult moments for staff who were expecting payment of the arrears, only to be met with shock and disappointment. Our members are fed up with the situation the Government has subjected them to. We are unable to accept any excuse any longer,” the statement said.
The JUSAG National Executive Council confirmed that the strike will go on until all debts from January to August 2025 are paid.
The association emphasized the vital role that Judicial Service employees play in upholding stability, law, and order, pointing out that their capacity to function effectively is compromised by wage payment delays.
Read the details from the statement below:
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
