The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has maintained its nationwide strike despite holding what it describes as progressive discussions with the Chief Justice and Management of the Judicial Service to resolve the ongoing industrial dispute.
The association said the meeting, which also involved the leadership of the Judicial Service Association of Ghana (SSAJUG), resulted in some positive developments, including renewed commitment from management to work with the government towards addressing the workers’ demands.
In a statement issued following the meeting, JUSAG disclosed that it had also sighted a revised letter from the Ministry of Finance concerning the payment of allowances.
According to the association, management acknowledged the outstanding concerns and agreed to present them to the Office of the President for expedited consideration.
“The meeting was progressive as Management showed commitment to working with the Government to meet the demands of JUSAG in order to bring the industrial action to an end,” the statement said.
JUSAG further disclosed; “We have also sighted a revised letter from the Ministry of Finance regarding the payment of allowances.”
The association commended the Chief Justice and Judicial Service Management for their intervention, describing the developments as encouraging.
“These developments are positive, and we commend the Honourable Chief Justice and Management for that,” it stated.
However, despite the progress made during the discussions, JUSAG said its National Executive Council was yet to make a decision on whether to suspend the industrial action.
The association explained that it was waiting for the outcome of the interventions and a revised government approval that adequately addresses its demands.
It consequently cautioned judicial staff and the general public against assuming that the strike had been called off.
“We wish to inform staff and the public that THE STRIKE IS STILL ON,” the statement emphasised.
JUSAG added that it would officially communicate any changes to the strike following receipt of an improved government approval.
“When a revised and improved approval is received from the Government and satisfies our demands, we shall inform the public on the status of the strike,” it said.
The latest development leaves the nationwide industrial action in force as government and Judicial Service authorities work towards resolving the disagreement.
The outcome of the ongoing interventions is expected to guide the association’s next decision on whether its members should return to work.
Read the statement below:
