Minority caucus questions economic recovery claims over unresolved JUSAG salary review

The Minority Caucus on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions has questioned the impact of Ghana’s economic recovery claims as Judicial Service workers remain on strike over unresolved 2026 salary review issues.

In a statement issued on Monday, November 9, the caucus urged President John Dramani Mahama to intervene. It said recovery must translate into fulfilling obligations to workers.

“Government must honour its obligations. If the economy is recovering, it must reach the legitimate entitlements of those who serve the Republic.”

Frank Asiedu Bekoe, Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions, signed the statement and addressed it to the President.

The caucus acknowledged the government’s financial constraints. But it argued that these could not justify prolonged uncertainty for workers.

“Ghanaians have heard repeated assurances of economic recovery. We appreciate the fiscal constraints Government faces, but fiscal discipline must not become a permanent explanation for leaving workers in uncertainty.”

The intervention follows the continued industrial action by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), in collaboration with SSAJUG.

According to the statement, JUSAG announced on Sunday, November 8, that the strike would continue on Monday, November 9. Engagements with Judicial Service management and the government had failed to resolve the outstanding salary review issues.

The Minority said the impasse required immediate decisions.

“This situation has gone on for far too long. It demands more than another round of meetings or another promise that the matter will be looked into.”

It urged the relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Finance, to engage JUSAG immediately and provide a credible route to a settlement. It also called on Jubilee House to coordinate the response so the dispute did not drift between ministries.

The caucus appealed to the Chief Justice to demonstrate a stronger commitment to staff welfare. It said judicial independence must include serious consideration of workers’ concerns.

It also warned that the public was bearing the consequences of the dispute, with delays affecting families, businesses and people awaiting court decisions.

The Minority pledged to pursue parliamentary engagement, oversight and public advocacy to press for a resolution. It urged the unions to remain committed to constructive engagement.

“The time for assurances without resolution is over. The time for meaningful action is now.”