The National Labour Commission (NLC) has summoned the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Minister of Finance to appear before it on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM, following JUSAG’s threat to embark on a nationwide strike.
The summons comes after JUSAG issued a notice of intended industrial action on January 13, 2026, warning that its members would lay down their tools from January 19, 2026, if outstanding salary arrears are not paid.
In a letter dated January 14, 2026, the NLC confirmed receipt of the strike notice and invoked its mandate under Section 139 of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) to intervene.
According to the letter, the commission has formally written to the Judicial Secretary and the Ministry of Finance, requesting them to apprise them of the status of the workers’ demands within three working days of receipt of the correspondence.
Here is why JUSAG will embark on an indefinite strike from January 19
JUSAG has expressed strong dissatisfaction over what it describes as unpaid salary arrears covering the period from January to August 2025.
The association insists that repeated engagements with the relevant authorities have failed to yield results, prompting its decision to notify the commission of its intention to strike.
As part of efforts to avert a shutdown of judicial activities, the NLC has scheduled a hearing at its offices in Accra and has advised JUSAG to suspend any planned industrial action pending the outcome of the hearing.
“With this intervention, the association is advised to stay the intended action(s) and appear as scheduled,” the statement said.
All parties are expected to present their cases before the commission on January 21, 2026, in an effort to resolve the impasse and prevent disruption to the country’s court system.
Read the full statement below:
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