National Executive Council (NEC) of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has announced that all staff of the Judicial Service are to resume work on Tuesday, July 16. This decision follows the suspension of the strike by organized labor.
The suspension was announced by the Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr. Yaw Baah, during a news conference in Accra on Monday, July 15.
Organized labor had previously declared an indefinite strike in response to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)’s plan to sell 60 percent of its shares in several hotels.
“On Friday, July 12, 2024, organised labour called on all workers to join an indefinite strike starting today, Monday, July 15, 2024, to back our demand for the termination of the process towards the stake of 60 SSNIT shares in the four hotels.
In a letter dated July 12, 2024, SSNIT notified organized labor that it had canceled the planned sale of 60% of its shares in the hotels.
“At an emergency meeting held today, July 15, 2024, organised labour has decided to call off the strike,” Dr Yaw Baah said.
JUSAG, in a statement, said, “Having had our demands met by the Board of SSNIT, organised labour decided to call off the ongoing strike. ALL workers are, therefore, directed to report to work tomorrow, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Consequently, the National Executive Council (NEC) of JUSAG wishes to inform all staff of the Judicial Service to resume work tomorrow.
“Leadership of Organised Labour will engage the Board of SSNIT to resolve any other
outstanding issues regarding the management of the Trust.
We wish to express our gratitude to the staff of the Judicial Service and the workers of Ghana for supporting our collective resolve to safeguard our retirement incomes.”
A statement released by SSNIT on Friday, July 12 announced to the public the termination of the controversial sale of the shares in the hotels.
“The Board and management of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) wish to inform the public that the process to divest 60% of SSNIT’s stake in the hotels has been terminated,” Board Chair of SSNIT Elizabeth Akua Ohene said in the statement.
SSNIT assured pensioners and contributors of managing the affairs of the Trust “prudently for the sustainability of the Pension Scheme.”
