The Judicial Service Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has declared an indefinite strike beginning Monday, January 19, 2026, demanding the payment of salary arrears owed to its members.

The decision, according to JUSAG, follows repeated engagements with the Ministry of Finance and the Government over the delayed implementation of a 10% base pay increase approved for Judicial Service employees in 2025.

“Unlike other public sector workers, the implementation of the 10% base pay adjustment in related allowances was delayed until September 2025, with assurances that arrears covering January to August would be paid subsequently. Unfortunately, the Government failed to honour its promise,” the statement read.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 13, JUSAG recalled that despite repeated letters and assurances from management, including a letter dated December 16, 2025, the eight months’ arrears remain unpaid. The association described the situation as “unbearable” and said members had been left disappointed, especially during the festive season of December.

“The festive month of December was one of the most difficult moments for staff who were expecting payment of the arrears, only to be met with shock and disappointment. Our members are fed up with the situation the Government has subjected them to. We are unable to accept any excuse any longer,” the statement said.

The National Executive Council of JUSAG affirmed that the strike will continue until the full payment of arrears from January to August 2025 is made.The association emphasised the critical role of Judicial Service staff in maintaining law, order, and stability, noting that the delay in salary payments undermines their ability to serve effectively.