JUSAG

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana, (JUSAG), has suspended its indefinite strike for two weeks until June 12 after meetings with officials of government on Monday, May 29. JUSAG last Wednesday, May 24, declared an indefinite strike over government’s failure to approve their new salary scheme approved by the Judicial Council and arrears pending since January. After series of engagements and meetings, the leadership of JUSAG led by its president, Samuel Afotey Otu, has agreed to suspend the indefinite strike for two weeks until June 12, pending arrangement to end the matter. The Memorandum of Understanding signed by the…

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) says until their concerns are addressed, the declared strike will continue unabated. President of JUSAG Samuel Afotey Otu told Kwabena Agyapong on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm that they have embarked on strike over the government’s failure to approve reviewed salaries and other allowances of its members. Afotey stated that the cost of living has become unsustainable for them, and they are struggling to make ends meet. He told the host that it has become extremely difficult for them to buy food, that they have no money for transportation or fuel, and…