The government has approved a nine percent salary increase for all public sector workers under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for the 2026 fiscal year. Additionally, the National Tripartite Committee has agreed to a nine percent adjustment in the national daily minimum wage, which is currently set at GH¢19.97. This increase raises the new minimum wage to GH¢21.77, effective from January 1 to December 31, 2026.
The agreement was signed yesterday between the government, represented by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF), and Organised Labour. This outcome follows successful negotiations aimed at ensuring stability in the public sector.
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, praised Organised Labour for their cooperation and patriotism, emphasising that the increment supports ongoing efforts to sustain Ghana’s economic recovery, as stated by the Tripartite Committee. The minister reiterated the government’s commitment to further reducing inflation and improving workers’ conditions of service.
He added that the government had pledged to stabilise the economy during the 2025 base pay negotiations and had delivered on that commitment. The minister further stated that the Ministry of Finance, together with the FWSC, would continue to improve conditions of service for public sector workers, ensuring that all approved provisions were implemented.
The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Dr Rashid Pelpuo, applauded both sides for the constructive engagement that led to the agreement, emphasising the government’s dedication to maintaining labour satisfaction and economic stability. The Chief Executive of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, Dr George Smith-Graham, thanked Organised Labour for being part of the country’s economic recovery.
The Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Joshua Ansah, acknowledged labour’s sacrifices in accepting the nine per cent increase, and urged the government to avoid new taxes or tariff hikes that could erode its value.
Mr Ansah further urged the government to honour all commitments made during the negotiations to protect workers’ welfare.
Signing
A communique issued on the National Daily Minimum Wage was jointly signed by the Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, and the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, for the government; Dr Emmanuel Adu-Sarkodie signed on behalf of the Ghana Employers Association, and the Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Joshua Ansah, signed on behalf of Organised Labour.
On the other hand, the agreement on the base pay was jointly 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 signing was witnessed by the Finance Minister for the government and the Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo, for Organised Labour.
Source: Daily Graphic
