Judicial Service Staff Strike Continues Over Unpaid Allowance Arrears – JUSAG
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has announced that its ongoing strike action will continue until government fully pays outstanding arrears linked to the delayed implementation of the 10 per cent base pay adjustment in related allowances.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, JUSAG said unlike other public sector workers, the implementation of the 10 per cent base pay adjustment for Judicial Service staff allowances was delayed until September 2025, with assurances that arrears covering January to August 2025 would be paid later.
“Unfortunately, the Government failed to honour its promise,” the association stated.
JUSAG recalled that despite several follow-up letters and repeated assurances from management — including a letter dated December 16, 2025 — the eight months’ arrears remain unpaid. The association described the situation as “unbearable” and said members had been deeply disappointed, particularly during the December festive 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,” the statement said.
“Our members are fed up with the situation the Government has subjected them to. We are unable to accept any excuse any longer.”
According to the association, the National Executive Council has resolved that the strike will persist until the full payment of the January–August 2025 arrears is made.
JUSAG also stressed the importance of Judicial Service staff to the effective functioning of the justice system, noting that persistent delays in salary-related payments undermine staff morale and their ability to deliver on their mandate.
“The role of Judicial Service staff in maintaining law, order and stability cannot be overstated. Continued delays in salary and allowance payments directly affect our capacity to serve effectively,” the statement added.
The ongoing industrial action has already disrupted court activities across the country, raising concerns among legal practitioners and the general public about prolonged delays in the administration of justice.
