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Ghana judicial staff salary dispute

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The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) commenced an indefinite nationwide strike on November 2, 2026. The industrial action is a protest against the government’s failure to approve and implement a proposed 2026 salary review and the payment of outstanding arrears accumulated from January to October 2026. JUSAG maintains that this review is required under the 1992 Constitution and existing Judicial Service regulations. The strike has caused significant disruptions, leading to the closure of several key facilities, including the Court of Appeal, the Accra High Court, and various Circuit and District Courts. Security personnel have reportedly locked entrances to prevent access to court premises, and protesters have used red bands at entrances to signal the action. On November 3, 2026, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie directed the Supreme Court to proceed with its scheduled business despite the ongoing strike. ~~While JUSAG leadership described recent meetings with~~ On November 4, 2026, the ~~Chief Justice~~ Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, met with JUSAG national leadership. Dr. Ayine stated he had previously helped pass the Judicial Service ~~management as “progressive,” the association maintains that the strike remains in force until~~ Terms and Conditions Regulations, 2025, and provided a ~~revised government approval meets their demands. Negotiations are ongoing, with management reportedly referring outstanding issues to the Office of the President. In response~~ legal opinion to the ~~impasse,~~ Fair Wages and Salaries Commission supporting the ~~Ministry~~ legitimacy of ~~Finance has approved~~ the ~~payment of 10 months of salary and~~ staff's allowance ~~arrears. This is scheduled~~ claims. He pledged to ~~be made in two installments:~~ discuss the ~~first covering January to May 2026 in November, and~~ matter with the ~~second covering June~~ Minister for Finance to ~~October 2026 in December. However,~~ seek an urgent resolution. While JUSAG General Secretary Abdulai Yakubu described the ~~implementation of these payments~~ meeting as “productive,” the union has not yet ~~been verified by~~ called off the ~~association.~~ strike. Leadership indicated they will decide whether to return to work after observing the outcome of the Attorney-General's upcoming meeting with the Finance Minister.

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