JUSAG and SSAJUG Suspend Strike as Courts Set to Resume Sittings

Courts across Ghana are expected to reopen on Tuesday, November 10, after two staff unions within the Judicial Service called off their strike following talks with management.

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG) suspended the industrial action after discussions with the leadership of the Service, as first reported by Citi News.

In a press release dated November 9, 2026, the Judicial Service said it had reached an agreement with the leaders of both associations. Under the arrangement, staff are to return to their posts straight away, and normal court sittings are to resume nationwide on Tuesday.

"Following productive discussions between the leadership of the Associations and the Management of the Judicial Service, a mutual understanding has been reached. Consequently, all staff are expected to resume their duties with immediate effect," the statement said.

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The strike had interrupted the work of the courts and limited public access to judicial services throughout the country.

The two associations began the action over concerns about the approval and implementation of revised salaries and conditions of service for their members. The statement did not set out the details of the understanding reached with management.

In its release, the Judicial Service voiced regret over the disruption. It apologised to the President and the Executive, the Speaker and Members of Parliament, the legal profession and the wider public, with particular mention of people who use the courts.

"We offer our most sincere apologies to His Excellency the President and the Executive arm of Government, the Honourable Speaker and Members of Parliament, the legal profession, and, most importantly, the general public and all court users, for the undue inconvenience experienced during this period," the statement said.

The Service said it remained committed to delivering justice without delay or interruption. It also thanked stakeholders for their patience while work continues towards a lasting settlement of the concerns the unions raised.

The resumption is expected to bring relief to litigants, lawyers and members of the public whose matters were held up while court staff stayed away from work.