Ghanaian judicial unions suspend strike
JUSAG and SSAJUG call off industrial action after government engagement on salary reviews.
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG) have suspended their indefinite strike. The unions announced the suspension, effective November 10, 2026, following engagements with the government over salary reviews and related allowances.
The decision came after the unions received official correspondence from the Office of the President addressing their concerns. A meeting involving the Chief Justice, Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, and Judicial Secretary Ahmed Musah confirmed a revised government approval that largely addressed the issues that triggered the strike.
The Minority Caucus in Parliament had appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene, citing the disruption to justice administration and hardship for the public. The strike suspension is expected to allow normal activities to resume while final commitments are processed.
Why it mattersJudicial service staff in Ghana have suspended their strike after negotiations with the government over pay and allowances.