After weeks of intense negotiations, the Government of Ghana and Organised Labour have finally reached an agreement on the 2025 Base Pay increase. The agreement, signed on February 20, 2025, stipulates a 10% increase in the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) Base Pay, effective from January 2025 to December 2025.
This historic agreement was signed by key stakeholders, including the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment (MLJE), the Ministry of Finance (MoF), and representatives of Organised Labour, such as the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG).
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Key Details of the Agreement
• Parties Involved:
Government of Ghana: Represented by the FWSC, MLJE, and MoF.
• Organised Labour: Comprising workers’ unions and institutions within the Public Service of Ghana.
• Terms of Agreement:
• Signatories:
• Ing. Benjamin Arthur, Chief Executive, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission
•Hon. Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo (MP), Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment
• Bro. Joshua Ansah, Secretary-General, TUC
• Dr. Isaac Bampoe Addo, Chairman, FORUM
•Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson (MP), Minister of Finance 10% increase in the Base Pay on the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for the year 2025.
Mixed Reactions from Workers
While the 10% increase falls short of the initial demands by Organised Labour, workers have accepted the agreement in good faith. Many had hoped for a higher percentage, especially given the rising cost of living and inflationary pressures. However, there is a sense of optimism among workers that the government will take additional measures to stabilize the economy and improve the purchasing power of salaries.
Workers are particularly hopeful that inflation will drop significantly in the coming months, allowing the 10% increment to have a more meaningful impact on their livelihoods. The government’s commitment to economic stabilization and growth has been a key point of reassurance for labour unions and workers alike.
Looking Ahead
The agreement marks a critical step in ensuring industrial harmony and economic stability in Ghana. While the 10% increase may not fully meet the expectations of all workers, it reflects a compromise that balances the government’s fiscal constraints with the needs of the workforce.
As the nation moves forward, all eyes will be on the government’s efforts to stabilize the economy, curb inflation, and create an environment where workers can thrive. For now, the 2025 Base Pay agreement stands as a testament to the power of dialogue and negotiation in resolving complex issues.
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