The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has decided to temporarily halt its ongoing strike, which has lasted for five days, for a period of two weeks.

This suspension is intended to facilitate additional discussions between the association and the government regarding their demands.

During the announcement of the suspension following a meeting today, Monday, May 29, between the Office of the President, the Ministry of Employment and the National Labour Commission, JUSAG President Samuel Afotey Otu stated that if the government fails to adhere to the agreed-upon terms, the strike will resume on June 13.

“The ongoing strike is suspended for two weeks to pave way for engagement amongst parties in order to fast track the consideration, approval and payment of new salaries in the month of June 2023,” he said.

Ahead of this decision, JUSAG noted that the approval of the proposed remuneration structure and a payment schedule would be sufficient to end the ongoing statewide strike.

The Association made this known following an engagement with the Judicial Service.

The management of the Judicial Service invited executives of the striking group to a meeting on May 31 to address their concerns in a release dated May 25, 2023.

In a statement to the media, JUSAG's General Secretary, Abdulai Yakubu, recognized the Judicial Service's appeal but added that they would not change their decision unless they were provided with a payment schedule.

"We respect the call by the Judicial Secretary to meet, and we highly appreciate the intervention that is coming from the management. However, the meeting that has been called is a work in progress and not an end to meeting our demand. So, we will wait to get to the meeting before we make a decision," he said.

Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, the nominee for the position of Chief Justice, stated during her vetting on Friday, May 26, that procedures are in place to address the issues raised by JUSAG.

Justice delivery has been stalled as a result of JUSAG's industrial action, which demands a pay raise and the payment of arrears dating back to January 2023.