Coalition of labour unions engaged in stakeholder consultation on Ghana's public sector pay reforms and Independent Public Emoluments Commission establishment.
Organised Labour has assured the government of its commitment to actively participate in establishing the Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC). …
… Speaking at the opening of a two-day Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) stakeholder engagement with Organised Labour in Accra, the Minister described the reforms as part of a broader effort to reshape the country’s public sector compensation system. …
… Dr Pelpuo made the call on Thursday at the opening of a two-day stakeholder engagement between the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and Organised Labour in Accra on the proposed transition from the FWSC to the Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC). …
… Dr Pelpuo made the call on Thursday at the opening of a two-day stakeholder engagement between the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and Organised Labour in Accra on the proposed transition from the FWSC to the Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC). …
… Director-General of SSNIT, Kwesi Afreh Biney, disclosed this at a stakeholder engagement with Organised Labour in Accra on Tuesday, commending the Ministry of Finance and the Controller and Accountant-General for ensuring prompt payment of contributions. …
… Citing the President’s address to Organised Labour at Jubilee House in March, this year, the Minority Leader said President Mahama openly admitted that members of his own political tradition were involved in illegal mining activities and merely switched political allegiance whene …
… Dr Smith-Graham said the bill would go through extensive consultations involving the Judiciary, Executive, Legislature, Organised Labour, and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) before proceeding to the Attorney General’s Department, Cabinet, and Parliament. …
… Dr Smith-Graham said the initial draft of the policy was undergoing internal consultations, after which broader engagements would be held with the Judiciary, Executive, Legislature, Organised Labour, and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). …
A new “low-cost housing scheme” for public sector workers is being implemented in partnership with Organised Labour and financial institutions, President John Dramani Mahama has said. …
Organised Labour has pledged to actively participate in establishing the Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC), with the Trades Union Congress Secretary-General urging the government to keep labour groups involved throughout the process to ensure comprehensive public sector pay reforms rather than a fragmented approach.
Organised Labour has pledged to actively participate in establishing the Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC), with the Trades Union Congress Secretary-General urging the government to keep labour groups involved throughout the process to ensure comprehensive public sector pay reforms rather than a fragmented approach.
The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment says collaboration and social dialogue are essential as Ghana transitions to establish the Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC) to reshape the public sector compensation system. He stressed that engaging Organised Labour demonstrates government's commitment to transparency and consensus-building while balancing fair remuneration with fiscal sustainability.
Dr Rashid Pelpuo, Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, has called for a public sector pay framework balancing fair remuneration with fiscal responsibility. The call was made at a stakeholder engagement between the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and Organised Labour on the proposed transition to the Independent Public Emoluments Commission.
Dr Rashid Pelpuo said public sector pay should be fair and reflective of workers' contributions while remaining fiscally responsible. The call came at a stakeholder engagement between the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and Organised Labour on transitioning to the proposed Independent Public Emoluments Commission.
The government has cleared all outstanding pension contributions to SSNIT for 2025 and paid GH₵156 million in advance towards January 2026 obligations, improving the Trust's cash flow and supporting financial sustainability for over 265,000 pensioners.
The Minority Leader in Parliament alleged that President Mahama possesses knowledge of individuals engaged in illegal mining and challenged the Attorney-General to obtain a formal statement from the President as evidence of commitment to fighting galamsey. Afenyo-Markin cited the President's March address to Organised Labour in which Mahama acknowledged that members of his political tradition were involved in illegal mining activities.
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission says a new Independent Emoluments Commission and national pay policy, expected by end of 2026, will cut public sector strikes by 90% or more by addressing political interference in salary decisions and resolving wage disparities.
Ghana's Fair Wages and Salaries Commission expects a new public sector pay policy to be passed by October 2026. The policy would establish an Independent Emoluments Commission to set salaries across public institutions, introduce a productivity-linked pay structure, cap allowances, and replace ad hoc political pay increases with a rules-based system.
President Mahama announced a low-cost housing scheme for public sector workers including nurses, teachers, and doctors, featuring 15–20 year mortgages in Ghana cedis through a GH¢3 billion Revolving Fund established with Organised Labour, financial institutions, and state housing companies.
President John Mahama has pledged that Ghanaian workers will be the first to benefit as the government moves beyond macroeconomic stabilisation to prioritise job creation and growth, stating that stability must be converted into tangible opportunities for citizens across households and sectors.
President Mahama addressed workers at Jackson Park in Koforidua during May Day celebrations, reaffirming his administration's commitment to transforming economic recovery into tangible benefits through expanded job opportunities, improved livelihoods, and stronger accountability. He stated the government aims to move beyond macroeconomic stability by focusing on inclusive growth and translating economic expansion into prosperity for ordinary Ghanaians.
President John Mahama joined workers at Jackson Park in Koforidua on May 1, 2026, for the May Day celebration, delivering a keynote address on economic growth and job creation. He pledged that economic gains would reach workers, particularly in teaching, technical trades, and key sectors, and reaffirmed the government's commitment to translating macroeconomic stability into household-level prosperity.
President Mahama called on the Trades Union Congress and Organised Labour to actively monitor State-Owned Enterprises and speak up when management mismanages them, warning that workers suffer most when such institutions collapse. He highlighted government efforts to revive struggling SOEs, including resuming operations at the Tema Oil Refinery and recapitalising the Agricultural Development Bank and National Investment Bank.
President Mahama announced plans to establish an Independent Emoluments Commission, developed with the Fair Wages and Salary Commission, to create a fairer remuneration system for all public sector workers. The government also intends to use the constitutional review process to address distortions associated with Article 71 conditions of service and emoluments.