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Mercy360 Blog of Tuesday, 4 February 2025
Source: Mercy Mensah
President John Mahama has launched long-overdue salary discussions to boost the salaries of government workers, which is a big gesture. On Monday, February 3, 2025, the National Tripartite Committee, which includes government officials, employers, and organized labor, began deliberations for the 2025 Minimum Wage.
This development gives optimism to many public-sector employees who have long been waiting for compensation increases to keep up with increased living costs. According to the Presidency, when the minimum wage negotiations are completed, discussions on base pay for public sector workers will begin.
However, the discussions have already fallen behind schedule, with the Public Financial Management (PFM) Act requiring them to be completed by April 2024. Recognizing the urgency, the administration is asking all parties to act quickly.
“Government is calling on social partners (government, employers, organized labor) to work quickly to complete the negotiations in time to inform the 2025 Budget,” stated Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson for the President.
In the face of mounting economic hardships, public sector workers are confident that the new salary structure would provide financial respite. Meanwhile, companies are considering the economic consequences, attempting to strike a balance between fair compensation and corporate survival.
The Tripartite Committee is anticipated to conclude its talks in the coming weeks. If discussions go well, government employees may see big compensation increases shortly. With President Mahama’s dedication to worker welfare, there is great hope for a positive outcome.