The leadership of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has announced an indefinite strike of its members, effective from Thursday, May 24.
The decision to embark on the industrial action was made after government ultimatums to address the association's demands for salary increases and payment of arrears from January 2023 went unheeded, leading to the expiration of the ultimatums on May 19.
JUSAG leaders convened an emergency meeting on Wednesday afternoon to formally declare the indefinite strike. In a letter addressed to the Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission, the association had threatened to go on strike if their demands were not met.
The primary demand of JUSAG is the approval of the recommendation made by the Judicial Council for a review of salaries and related allowances for Judicial Service staff, in accordance with Article 149 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
The association claims to have previously written to President Akufo-Addo regarding this matter.
Furthermore, JUSAG expressed dissatisfaction with the withdrawal of the Cost of Living Allowance in December 2022, particularly given the prevailing economic difficulties in the country.
The association asserts that its members have displayed considerable patience thus far.
