JUSAG And SSAJUG Suspend Nationwide Strike As Judicial Service Staff Resume Work

Story By: Zainab Ali

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service (SSAJUG) have suspended their nationwide indefinite strike, paving the way for normal operations to resume across the country’s courts.

The decision takes effect on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, following discussions with government over outstanding concerns relating to salaries and allowances.

The industrial action, which began on November 2, disrupted activities within the Judicial Service, raising concerns about access to justice and delays in court proceedings.

In a statement issued by the two associations, their leadership disclosed that they received official correspondence from the Office of President John Dramani Mahama on November 9 regarding revised government approval on outstanding salary and allowance matters.

The union leaders subsequently met with Judicial Service Management, led by Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, with participation from other senior judicial officials.

According to the associations, the revised government position largely addressed the outstanding issues that had contributed to the industrial action.

Following the discussions, the leadership directed members to return to work while the remaining commitments are finalised.

The suspension is, however, pending the finalisation of the commitments received from the government, meaning the development should not be interpreted as a complete settlement of every outstanding matter.

The associations expressed appreciation to government officials, Judicial Service Management and their members for their roles in the negotiations.

The resumption is expected to restore normal court activities and improve access to judicial services for litigants and other court users.