JUSAG calls for salary review approval, threatens strike action

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has reiterated the call for the immediate approval of revised salaries and allowances for its members, signaling potential industrial action if delays persist.

According to JUSAG, the Judicial Council has concluded its review of the salary and allowance structure, submitting recommendations to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in line with Article 149 of the Constitution.

In a statement dated December 31, 2024, the association noted the President's directive to Parliament regarding the budgets for the Audit Service, Parliamentary Service, and Judicial Service. This development, which includes provisions for compensation, was met with cautious optimism by JUSAG.

However, the association expressed frustration over delays in the approval process, emphasizing that its National Executive Council (NEC) has petitioned Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to expedite the matter.

“As of December 30, we have been informed that the Judicial Council's recommendations are under serious consideration by the President and have been forwarded to the Finance Minister for further action,” the statement read.

While JUSAG acknowledged these updates as promising, it maintained that any further delay could trigger industrial action.

“We are monitoring the situation closely. If the revised salary structure is not approved and implemented without undue delay, we are prepared to initiate a series of industrial actions to ensure the government addresses our concerns,” the association warned.

JUSAG's firm stance underscores its commitment to securing fair compensation for its members, urging swift governmental action to avoid disruptions within the judicial service.