{"id":111118,"date":"2026-01-14T19:38:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=111118"},"modified":"2026-01-14T19:38:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:38:17","slug":"judicial-service-finance-ministry-summoned-ahead-of-jusag-strike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=111118","title":{"rendered":"Judicial Service, Finance Ministry summoned ahead of JUSAG strike"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The National Labour Commission (NLC) has intervened in a looming industrial crisis in the judiciary, summoning the Judicial Service and the Ministry of Finance to a hearing.<\/p>\n

This follows a formal notice from the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) signalling its intention to strike over the unpaid eight-month salary arrears.<\/p>\n

In a letter dated January 14, 2026, signed by Acting Executive Secretary Dr Bernice A. Welbeck, the NLC confirmed receipt of JUSAG\u2019s strike notice dated January 12. <\/p>\n

The central grievance is the non-payment of salary arrears covering the period from January to August 2025.<\/p>\n

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Exercising its authority under Section 139 of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), the Commission has mandated both the Judicial Secretary and the Ministry of Finance to provide a definitive status update on the outstanding payments within three working days.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, a hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 2:00 pm, where all parties are expected to appear.<\/p>\n

The NLC has advised JUSAG to suspend any planned industrial action and to cooperate fully with the mediation process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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