The Minority Caucus on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to urgently intervene in the ongoing strike by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SAJUG).
The caucus says the continued industrial action over outstanding issues relating to the 2026 salary review requires immediate government attention to prevent further disruption to the administration of justice.
In a petition addressed to the President, the Minority said the strike, which was expected to continue on Monday, November 9, 2026, had gone on for too long without a satisfactory resolution.
It argued that the situation required decisive leadership rather than repeated meetings and assurances that the concerns would be addressed.
“Workers must be heard before they withdraw their labour. They must never be made to feel that striking is their only option,” the caucus stated.
The Minority also questioned why the outstanding salary-related concerns remained unresolved despite government assurances of economic recovery.
“If the economy is recovering, it must reach the legitimate entitlements of those who serve the Republic,” it said.
The caucus further urged Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie and the Judicial Service Management to demonstrate greater commitment to the welfare of staff, arguing that the Judiciary must protect its institutional interests and independence.
It expressed concern that some workers felt abandoned by their institution and believed the government’s position was receiving greater consideration than their welfare.
The Minority maintained that the concerns of judicial staff should not be treated as an inconvenience but as legitimate employment-related matters requiring serious attention.
It also warned that the strike was affecting members of the public, particularly families, businesses and individuals waiting for court proceedings and 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,” the petition stated.
The caucus called on the relevant ministries, particularly the Ministry of Finance, to engage JUSAG immediately and provide a clear and credible pathway to resolving the outstanding salary review issues.
It also appealed to the Chief of Staff and Jubilee House to coordinate high-level engagements to prevent the matter from being delayed between government institutions.
Parliamentary leadership was urged to facilitate urgent discussions and exercise its oversight responsibilities, while the Chief Justice and Judicial Service Management were asked to intensify engagements with the government and the association’s leadership.
The Minority also called on JUSAG and SAJUG to remain committed to constructive engagement while pursuing a fair settlement.
It assured the affected workers of its support, stating: “We see you, we hear you and we stand with you.”
The caucus said it would use parliamentary engagement, oversight and public advocacy to push for a resolution.
“The time for assurances without resolution is over. The time for meaningful action is now,” it added.
The petition was signed by Frank Asiedu Bekoe, Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions.
