Families and businesses paying the price for unresolved JUSAG strike – Minority caucus

The Minority Caucus on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions says families and businesses are paying the price for the unresolved Judicial Service workers’ strike. It has called for urgent intervention to end the impasse over the 2026 salary review.

In a statement issued on Monday, November 9, the caucus warned that delays in resolving the dispute were hurting people awaiting court decisions.

“Behind every pending case is a human story: a parent seeking custody, a family awaiting a property ruling, a business owner trying to recover what is owed, an individual whose liberty depends on a timely hearing.”

Frank Asiedu Bekoe, Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions, signed the statement. It urged President John Dramani Mahama to treat the dispute as an urgent national matter.

According to the statement, the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), in collaboration with SSAJUG, is striking over outstanding issues related to the 2026 salary review.

Engagements with Judicial Service management and the government have not yet resolved the dispute.

JUSAG announced on Sunday, November 8, that the strike would continue on Monday, the caucus said.

The Minority demanded immediate engagement between JUSAG and the relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Finance. It also called for high-level coordination from the Chief of Staff and Jubilee House to prevent further delays.

“Justice must not suffer indefinitely because a labour dispute is unresolved, and those who administer it must not be left feeling unheard and undervalued. We must protect both interests.”

The caucus appealed to the Chief Justice and Judicial Service management to demonstrate renewed commitment to staff welfare. It said registry and administrative workers were essential to keeping the justice system functioning.

It also challenged the government to ensure that assurances of economic recovery translate into the settlement of workers’ legitimate concerns.

“Economic recovery must mean something to ordinary working people.”

The Minority urged parliamentary leadership to facilitate urgent talks and exercise oversight. It also asked JUSAG and SSAJUG to remain committed to constructive engagement.

The caucus pledged to use parliamentary engagement, oversight and public advocacy to press for a settlement.

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