Story By: Juliet Akosua Danquah
The Mahama administration has approved a 9% salary increase for all public sector workers under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for the 2026 fiscal year.
The National Tripartite Committee has also agreed on a 9% upward adjustment in the national daily minimum wage, taking it from GH₵19.97 to GH₵21.77, effective January 1 to December 31, 2026.
The agreement, signed on November 9, 2025, between the government, represented by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF), and Organised Labour, follows successful negotiations aimed at promoting stability and fairness in the public sector.
The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, commended Organised Labour for their cooperation and patriotism, noting that the increment aligns with efforts to consolidate Ghana’s economic recovery.
“The country has gone through difficult times with high inflation and interest rates, but today both indicators have declined. The government is working to further reduce inflation from the current 8% to ease the burden on Ghanaians,” he said.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustaining economic stability and improving conditions of service for workers, adding that the Ministry of Finance and the FWSC will ensure full implementation of all approved provisions.
The Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, lauded both sides for the constructive dialogue that led to the agreement, describing it as a reflection of government’s dedication to labour harmony and economic resilience.
The Chief Executive of the FWSC, Dr. George Smith-Graham, expressed appreciation to Organised Labour for their role in supporting the country’s recovery efforts, noting that their cooperation had contributed significantly to economic stability.
TUC Secretary-General, Joshua Ansah, acknowledged workers’ sacrifices in accepting the 9% increment but urged the government to avoid introducing new taxes or tariff hikes that could offset the benefits.
He further called on government to honour all commitments made during the negotiations to safeguard workers’ welfare.
