Public sector workers get 9% salary increment
The government has sanctioned a nine per cent salary increase for all public sector employees under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for the fiscal year 2026.
Additionally, the National Tripartite Committee has concurred with a nine per cent adjustment to the national daily minimum wage, which is currently set at GH¢19.97.
This increase, which raises the new minimum wage to GH¢21.77, will take effect from January 1 to December 31, 2026.
The agreement, which was signed yesterday between the Government, represented by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF), and Organised Labour, followed successful negotiations aimed at ensuring stability within the public sector.
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, praised Organised Labour for their collaboration and patriotism, asserting that the increase is in line with ongoing efforts to support Ghana’s economic recovery, as stated by the Tripartite Committee.
The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to further reducing inflation and enhancing the working conditions for employees.
He also mentioned that the government had committed to stabilising the economy during the 2025 base pay negotiations and had fulfilled that promise.
Furthermore, the minister indicated that the Ministry of Finance, in conjunction with the FWSC, would continue to improve working conditions for public sector employees, ensuring that all approved measures are implemented.
The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, commended both parties for the constructive dialogue that resulted in the agreement, highlighting the government’s commitment to maintaining labour satisfaction and economic stability.
The Chief Executive of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, Dr. George Smith-Graham, expressed gratitude to Organised Labour for their role in the nation’s economic recovery.
The Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Joshua Ansah, recognised the sacrifices made by labour in agreeing to the nine per cent increase and urged the government to refrain from imposing new taxes or tariff increases that could diminish its value.
Mr. Ansah additionally called on the government to fulfil all commitments made during the negotiations to safeguard workers’ welfare.
A communique regarding the National Daily Minimum Wage was co-signed by the Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, and the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, representing the government; Dr. Emmanuel Adu-Sarkodie signed on behalf of the Ghana Employers Association, while the Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Joshua Ansah, signed on behalf of Organised Labour.
Conversely, the agreement concerning the base pay was co-signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, Dr. George Smith-Graham, for the Government, and Mr. Ansah for Organised Labour.
The Finance Minister was present to witness the signing on behalf of the government, along with Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo, the Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), representing Organised Labour.