JUSSAG strike: NLC officials, lawyers no-show in court

Lawyers and officials of the National Labour Commission (NLC), were not in court for the case in which the Commission is seeking an order to compel members of the Judicial Service Staff Association (JUSSAG), to call off their strike.

Citi News' Fred Djabanor reported that only JUSSAG members were present in court today [Tuesday].

The NLC filed a lawsuit seeking an order to compel JUSSAG members to end its strike after the Association defied their order to call off the strike.

The members of JUSSAG have been on strike for the past two weeks over what they say is government's failure to implement the consolidation of salaries and allowances for its members, more than a year after their request was forwarded to government.

But the Labor Commission filed the case last week challenging the legality of the strike  by JUSSAG.

NLC suit a distraction
The General Secretary of JUSSAG, Derrick Annan described the NLC suit as a distraction and a deviation from the pertinent issues relating to their salary concerns.

JUSSAG has however stated it will remain resolute despite the legal action because it is convinced the strike is in accordance with provisions of the labour law which required them to notify the Labour Commission not later than seven days before the action.

Gov't optimistic of resolution today
The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Haruna Iddrisu,on Monday expressed optimism that JUSSAG may call off its strike by close of day today [Wednesday].

The Minister said this after a meeting with the leaders of JUSSAG on Monday.

Prior to Monday’s meeting, JUSSAG and the Employment Ministry had engaged in two separate meetings over the past week, but the meetings ended with no definite resolution.

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By: Delali Adogla-Bessa/citifmonline.com/Ghana