The Minority Caucus on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions in Parliament has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to urgently intervene in the ongoing strike by judicial workers, insisting that the time for assurances without concrete action is over.

In a petition dated Monday, November 9, 2026, the Caucus called on the President to take decisive steps to resolve the impasse between the government and the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), alongside the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG).

The Minority said the prolonged industrial action had gone on for too long and required more than another round of meetings or promises that the concerns would be addressed.

“This situation has gone on for far too long. It demands more than another round of meetings or another promise that the matter will be looked into. It demands leadership, sincerity and, above all, action,” the petition stated.

The petition was signed by Frank Asiedu Bekoe, Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions.

Disagreement over 2026 salary review

The strike centres on outstanding issues relating to the 2026 salary review and the implementation of revised conditions of service for Judicial Service staff.

JUSAG and SSAJUG have maintained that their concerns remain unresolved despite engagements with the government and Judicial Service management.

The unions announced that the strike would continue from Monday, November 9, after indicating that they had not received satisfactory official feedback by Sunday evening.

The Minority has therefore urged the President to direct the relevant ministries, particularly the Ministry of Finance, to engage the unions immediately and provide a clear pathway towards resolving the dispute.

Minority warns of impact on families and businesses

The Caucus also raised concerns about the effect of the strike on ordinary Ghanaians who depend on the courts for justice.

It said the continued disruption of judicial services was affecting families involved in child custody cases, people waiting for property dispute decisions, businesses seeking to recover debts and individuals whose liberty depended on timely court hearings.

“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 Minority stressed that both the welfare of judicial workers and the public’s access to justice must be protected.

Chief Justice and Parliament urged to act

The Minority also appealed to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie and Judicial Service management to demonstrate stronger commitment to the welfare and concerns of judicial staff.

It argued that registry and administrative workers play an essential role in keeping the courts operational and should not feel that their concerns have been ignored by the institution they serve.

The Caucus further called on the Chief of Staff and Jubilee House to coordinate high-level discussions to prevent the matter from being delayed between government institutions.

It also urged the Speaker and parliamentary leadership to facilitate urgent discussions and use parliamentary oversight to help secure a settlement.

‘Time for assurances without resolution is over’

The Minority maintained that the government’s claims of economic recovery must translate into meaningful improvements in the conditions of public sector workers.

It said fiscal discipline should not become a permanent justification for leaving workers uncertain about their legitimate employment-related concerns.

“The time for assurances without resolution is over. The time for meaningful action is now,” the petition declared.

The Caucus pledged to use parliamentary engagement, oversight and public advocacy to push for a resolution.

It also urged JUSAG and SSAJUG to remain committed to constructive engagement while pressing for a fair settlement that would allow judicial workers to return to their duties and restore normal court operations.

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