The Minority Caucus on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions has challenged President John Dramani Mahama to intervene in the ongoing Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) strike, questioning the government's claims of economic recovery amid unresolved salary review issues.

The caucus says the government's economic recovery assurances must translate into concrete action to address workers' concerns rather than leave them uncertain about their salaries and entitlements.

In a statement issued on Monday, November 9, 2026, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions, acknowledged the financial constraints facing the government but insisted that fiscal discipline should not become a permanent excuse for failing to meet its obligations to workers.



“Ghanaians have heard repeated assurances of economic recovery. We appreciate the fiscal constraints Government faces, but fiscal discipline must not become a permanent explanation for leaving workers in uncertainty,” the statement said.

The Minority argued that the workers were not demanding privileges beyond the government's means but seeking the resolution of legitimate employment-related concerns.

It further maintained that the dispute had dragged on for too long and required decisive action rather than another round of meetings and assurances.

“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,” the caucus stated.

The Minority called on the relevant ministries, particularly the Ministry of Finance, to immediately engage JUSAG leadership and present a credible roadmap for resolving the dispute.

It also urged the Presidency to take charge of coordinating the government's response to prevent the matter from being passed between ministries without a concrete solution.

“To the Chief of Staff and Jubilee House: provide immediate high-level coordination so the matter does not drift between ministries while workers and the public bear the consequences,” the statement added.

The caucus also called on the Chief Justice and Judicial Service Management to demonstrate a stronger commitment to staff welfare and intensify engagements with the government and JUSAG leadership.

It argued that judicial independence must go hand in hand with a firm commitment to the welfare and working conditions of the staff who support the administration of justice.

The Minority warned that the strike was having consequences beyond the affected workers, with disruptions to court services affecting families, businesses and individuals awaiting decisions on their cases.

It pledged to use parliamentary engagement, oversight and public advocacy to push for a resolution, while encouraging the unions to remain committed to constructive dialogue.

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

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