The government has approved a 10% wage increase for public sector workers following a successful meeting between the President and Labour Union.
This raise in wages, marks the second wage adjustment in less than a year. The latest pay rise follows a significant 23% salary adjustment in 2024, which was aimed at cushioning workers against rising living costs.
President Mahama personally engaged with union representatives to secure their support for the increase, underscoring the government’s commitment to easing financial burdens amid economic challenges.
Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo in his announcement said the increment takes effect on March 1, 2025.
He urged all institutions and organisations to make adjustment of salaries to cover the 10 per cent increment.
“There has been an increase in the national daily minimum wage by 10 per cent over the 2024 National Daily Minimum Wage which translates into a new national daily minimum wage of 19.97 Cedis. The effective date for the implementation of the 2025 minimum wage shall be the first of March 2025, all establishments, institutions or organisations whose daily minimum wages are below the new wage should adjust accordingly” he announced.
