Ghana Judicial Staff Association Threatens Indefinite Strike Over Delayed 2026 Salary Review
JUSAG has warned it will begin an indefinite strike on 2 Nov 2026 if the government does not approve the 2026 salary review and pay arrears by 1 Nov 2026.
In Brief
- •JUSAG has warned it will begin an indefinite strike on 2 Nov 2026 if the government does not approve the 2026 salary review and pay arrears by 1 Nov 2026.
- •The Judicial Council completed the review and submitted recommendations to President John Dramani Mahama, but approval has stalled despite repeated appeals.
- •JUSAG has issued letters on 19 Jan 2026, 10 Sep 2026 and 23 Oct 2026, and public appeals at conferences in Tamale and Accra, citing low morale and delayed payments.
- •Other public‑sector workers received their 2026 salaries in January 2026, while Judicial Service staff remain unpaid.
- •The strike would disrupt administrative and support services of the Judicial Service if the deadline is missed.
Why It Matters
An indefinite strike by the Judicial Service Staff Association would halt court operations and administrative support, potentially delaying justice delivery and affecting national security. The dispute also highlights broader tensions in Ghana’s public‑sector wage negotiations and could erode confidence in the government’s ability to manage public service remuneration.
Key Details
- Approval Deadline
- 31 Oct 2026 (government deadline) / 1 Nov 2026 (strike trigger)
- Payment Timing
- Revised salaries and arrears to be paid in November 2026
- Strike Start Date
- 2 Nov 2026
- Salary Review Year
- 2026
- Number of Courts Affected
- Over 130 courts without magistrates
Context & Background
The salary review process is governed by Article 149 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution and the Judicial Service (Terms and Conditions of Service) Regulations, 2025 (C.I. 141).
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