“This is largely due to the colonial economic module characterized by small individual economies, fragmented and disconnected regional markets, overreliance on the production export of primary commodities and the presence of low productive capacities which have been in existence for the last century.
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“As the adage goes, there is strength in unity, and for all 54-member states of the African Union, our strength is in our numbers.”
The Judicial Service administration has pleaded with the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) members to end their protest.
According to the Judicial Service, in an effort to settle the situation, they invited the Association's executives to inform them of the continuing conversations between the Government and Management over the revision of worker pay and associated allowances.
Unfortunately, they claimed, JUSAG representatives declined the invitation.
According to precedent, the Ministry of Finance and the Judicial Service have agreed to meet on May 31, 2023, for an engagement on the topic, a news release said.
"Management would like to reassure JUSAG that the concerns raised in the press release," it continued issued on 24” May 2023 are being addressed, and therefore, requests the cooperation of the Association in resolving the matter.
“To this end, Management of the Judicial Service is appealing to JUSAG to call of the
strike action in order to participate in the above-mentioned engagement. This will ensure
a timely resolution of the matter.”
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JUSAG declared an indefinite strike effective Wednesday, May 24 over the failure of the government to approve reviewed salaries and other allowances.
They said they had suffered enough and can no longer bear the harsh economic conditions.
“Colleagues may recall that the Government of Ghana introduced the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in July 2022 for all public sector workers including staff of the Judicial Service due to the adverse economic condition the country was and is still undergoing.
“JUSAG submitted its proposal for review of salaries for 2023-2024 on 31st October 2022 to the Judicial Council for consideration in its advice to the President for determination in accordance Article 149 and 158(2) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.”
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“We have suffered enough. We can no longer bear it. An empty sack cannot stand upright. The National Executive Council of JUSAG, upon consultations with the Judicial Service Ladies Association of Ghana (JUSAG), Senior Staff Association (SSAJUG), Driver Association, Finance Staff Association, and all stakeholders who matter, HEREBY DECLARE AN INDEFINITE STRIKE.”