By Elsie Appiah-Osei, GNA
Accra, Nov. 9, GNA — The Minority Caucus on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions Committee of Parliament has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to intervene for a swift resolution of the ongoing strike by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG).
The petition, dated November 9, 2026, signed by Frank Asiedu Bekoe, the Deputy Ranking Member on the Committee, and issued to the Ghana News Agency, follows JUSAG’s announcement on Sunday, November 8, that the strike would continue on Monday, November 9.
JUSAG, in collaboration with the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG), is protesting over alleged outstanding issues relating to the 2026 salary review.
In the petition, the Minority said, “Several engagements between the workers and the management of the Judicial Service and government have not resolved the issues.”
It appealed to the President and Government, through the relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Finance, to engage JUSAG immediately and provide a clear pathway to resolving the outstanding salary review issues.
The Minority also appealed to the Chief of Staff and Jubilee House to coordinate high-level engagement on the matter and to the Speaker and Leadership of Parliament to facilitate engagements through leadership and Committees.
It also appealed to the Chief Justice and Judicial Service Management to intensify engagement with Government and JUSAG leadership on staff welfare and to JUSAG and SSAJUG to remain committed to constructive engagement.
The petition said the strike was affecting the administration of justice, with pending cases involving families, businesses, and individuals seeking timely hearings.
The Minority said it would use parliamentary engagement, oversight and public advocacy to press for a resolution.
GNA
Edited by Linda Asante Agyei
Reporter: Elsie Appiah-Osei, GNA
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