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JUSAG, SSAJUG extend indefinite strike over unresolved salary dispute
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), in collaboration with the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG), has extended its indefinite strike over unresolved issues relating to the 2026 salary review.
The unions announced on Sunday, November 8, 2026, that their members would continue to stay away from work from Monday, November 9, until their demands were met.
In a statement signed by their General Secretaries, Abdulai Yakubu and George Taylor, the unions said they had engaged the Judicial Service Management and the government in recent days in an attempt to reach an agreement.
They explained that a revised final demand was submitted to the government on Thursday, November 5, after considering the concerns and financial constraints facing the government.
However, the unions said they had not received any official response from either the government or the Judicial Service Management as of 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
They therefore maintained that the strike would continue until their demands were addressed.
The unions also directed all Judicial Service staff, including those working at the Supreme Court, to stay away from work for the duration of the industrial action.
Although they acknowledged the difficulties the strike would cause members of the public and institutions that depend on their services, they said their current working conditions made it impossible to continue working.
JUSAG and SSAJUG said their members would only return to work when their demands had been met and staff were satisfied and motivated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has temporarily suspended all date of birth changes on the Ghana Card across the country.
The suspension takes effect from Monday, November 9, 2026, and will remain in force until further notice.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Authority said the decision followed a review of its date of birth update process, which revealed the need for stronger safeguards.
The NIA said it was engaging key institutions, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Births and Deaths Registry, to strengthen the guidelines for processing such requests.
It explained that the consultations were aimed at ensuring a transparent, credible and standardised system for handling date of birth changes.
During the suspension, no new applications for date of birth changes will be accepted or processed at any NIA office nationwide. Requests already being processed will also not be approved.
The Authority said it would notify the public once the consultations were completed and the revised guidelines were ready.
It apologised for any inconvenience caused and appealed to the public for understanding and cooperation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Judicial Service of Ghana has announced the suspension of the industrial action by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG).
In a press release dated November 9, 2026, the Judicial Service said the decision followed productive discussions between the leadership of the two associations and management, resulting in a mutual understanding.
It has consequently directed all staff to resume work with immediate effect, with courts across the country expected to resume normal sittings on Tuesday, November 10.
The Service expressed regret over the disruption caused by the strike and apologised to President John Dramani Mahama, the Executive arm of government, the Speaker of Parliament and Members of Parliament, the legal profession and the general public.
It particularly apologised to court users who experienced inconvenience during the industrial action.
The Judicial Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of justice and thanked stakeholders for their patience and understanding as efforts continue towards a lasting resolution of the issues raised.
By: Jacob Aggrey
