Accra, Nov. 9, GNA- Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) says all courts will remain closed as its indefinite strike continue, on Monday, November 9, 2026.
“We wish to inform all staff of the Judicial and the general public that the indefinite strike continues on Monday, November 9, 2026, and shall continue to be in force until our demands are met.”
This was contained in a joint statement issued and signed by Mr Abdulai Yakubu, General Secretary, JUSAG and Mr George Taylor, General Secretary of Senior Staff Association of Judicial Service of Ghana ( SSAJUG).
The statement further asked its members serving at the Supreme Court to stay away from work.
“Notice is further served that all staff including members serving at the Supreme Court shall stay away from work during the pendency of the strike,” the statement said.
The two Associations also urged the public and other institutions who require them to bear with them.
“While we empathise with the people of Ghana and the institutions who require our services, our present conditions make it impossible for us to render services. We shall return when demands are met and staff are highly satisfied and motivated.”
The statement said leadership of JUSAG and SSAJUG had engaged Management of Judicial Service and government over the past days with the view of rebuilding agreement that balance the demand of staff.
It said the unions (Associations) communicated their final demand to government on Thursday November 5, 2026, stating that ” the revised position is the best the unions able to come through to improve the living conditions of staff and restore justice delivery.
“As at 4:00 pm, November 8, 2026, no official feedback was received from government or Management of the Judicial Service.
In view of the above we wish to inform all staff of Judicial Service and the public that the indefinite strike continues,” the statement said.
JUSAG on October 30, 2026, declared its intentions to embark on an indefinite strike to demand approval and payment of revised salaries and allowances for 10 months.
On November 2, 2026, JUSAG laid down its tools.
The Ministry of Finance agreed to pay JUSAG on two instalments.
GNA
09 November 2026
Reporter: Joyce Danso