The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) to suspend its planned strike scheduled for November 2, 2026, while efforts are made to resolve concerns over salaries and allowances.
In a letter dated October 26, 2026, the Commission asked the Minister for Jobs, Labour and Employment Relations to lead negotiations between the relevant government institutions and JUSAG to address the issues in dispute.
The letter, signed by the NLC’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Bernice A. Welbeck, acknowledged receipt of a strike notice submitted by JUSAG on October 23, 2026.
According to the Commission, the association intends to embark on industrial action over what it describes as the government’s failure or refusal to address its concerns regarding a review of salaries and related allowances for its members.
JUSAG has threatened to begin the strike on November 2 if the outstanding issues are not fully resolved.
The NLC has directed the Labour Minister to engage the parties involved and hold discussions with the association to find a resolution. It has also set Friday, November 6, 2026, as the deadline for the minister to submit a report on the engagement.
The Commission further advised JUSAG to suspend its planned industrial action in line with Section 161 of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).
The provision restricts parties to a labour dispute from embarking on industrial action while the matter is before the Commission, subject to the conditions set out in the law.
The letter was copied to the Office of the President, the Judicial Secretary, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, the Minister of Finance, and JUSAG’s leadership as efforts begin to resolve the dispute.
