The Minority Caucus on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions has expressed deep concern over the continued industrial action by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana, in collaboration with SSAJUG, over outstanding issues relating to the 2026 salary review.
In a petition dated 9th November 2026 addressed to President John Dramani Mahama, the Caucus noted that despite several engagements with the Management of the Judicial Service and Government, the issues remain unresolved. JUSAG announced on Sunday, 8th November 2026, that the strike would continue on Monday, 9th November. The Caucus said the situation has gone on for far too long and demands leadership, sincerity and action rather than another round of meetings or promises.
The petition stressed that workers must be heard before they withdraw their labour and must never be made to feel that striking is their only option. Government must honour its obligations. If the economy is recovering, it must reach the legitimate entitlements of those who serve the Republic. The Chief Justice must stand with the staff, as the Judiciary must advocate for its people and defend its independence from the Executive. The public is also paying the price, as justice delayed hurts families, businesses and citizens. Both interests must be protected.
The Caucus called for resolution, not assurances, and a fair and dignified pathway back to work. It affirmed solidarity with the men and women of the Judicial Service, noting that their work in court registries and administrative offices, though less visible than that of judges and magistrates, is essential to the functioning of the justice system.
It observed that workers feel their institution is not standing firmly enough with them and that Government’s position is receiving greater consideration than their welfare. The Caucus appealed to the Chief Justice to show, in practical terms, that staff welfare and dignity matter.
While acknowledging fiscal constraints, the Caucus argued that fiscal discipline must not become a permanent explanation for leaving workers in uncertainty. Economic recovery must mean something to ordinary working people who are asking that legitimate employment-related concerns be addressed.
The Caucus emphasised that the separation of powers must not remain a principle that lives only in textbooks. An independent Judiciary must not appear to subordinate its institutional interests to the convenience of the Executive.
Behind every pending case is a human story, the petition noted, and justice must not suffer indefinitely because a labour dispute is unresolved. Those who administer justice must not be left feeling unheard and undervalued.
The Caucus made urgent appeals to the President and Government to treat the impasse as an urgent national matter and engage JUSAG immediately; to the Chief of Staff and Jubilee House for high-level coordination; to the Speaker and Leadership of Parliament to facilitate urgent engagements and exercise oversight; to the Chief Justice and Judicial Service Management to show renewed commitment to staff welfare; and to JUSAG and SSAJUG to remain committed to constructive engagement while pursuing a fair resolution.
The Minority Caucus stated that it will use all legitimate means available, including parliamentary engagement, oversight and public advocacy, to nudge the government until the plea of JUSAG is heard. It wants Judicial Service workers to return to their offices knowing their concerns have been heard and their dignity respected, and for citizens to walk into courts knowing that the wheels of justice are turning.
The petition was signed by Hon. Frank Asiedu Bekoe, Deputy Ranking Member of the Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions.
