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Organised Labour

Coalition of labour unions engaged in stakeholder consultation on Ghana's public sector pay reforms and Independent Public Emoluments Commission establishment.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Organised Labour has assured the government of its commitment to actively participate in establishing the Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC).

    Organised Labour pledges support for IPEC establishment
  3. Joy Online

    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.

    Dialogue is key in the establishment of IPEC – Labour Minister
  4. Joy Online

    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).

    Public pay system must balance fair wages with fiscal sustainability – Government
  5. Joy Online

    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).

    Public sector pay must reflect workers’ value and state’s capacity – Pelpuo
  6. Joy Online

    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.

    Govt clears 2025 SSNIT contribution arrears
  7. The Chronicle

    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

    Osahen Drops Bombshell: Mahama Knows The Illegal Miners … Urges AG To Take Statement From Him Front page 2nd
  8. July 2026
  9. Joy Online

    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.

    Fair Wages Commission pledges 90% reduction in strikes
  10. June 2026
  11. Joy Online

    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).

    Public Sector Pay Policy to be ready by October – Fair Wages and Salaries Commission
  12. May 2026
  13. Joy Online

    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.

    Nurses, teachers, doctors to get 15-20 years cedi denominated mortgages for new low-cost houses – Mahama
  14. Joy Online

    He reassured Ghanaian workers that the government would maintain close engagement with Organised Labour and other stakeholders as reforms advance.

    Ghana shifts from stabilisation to job creation, growth reset – Mahama

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Organised Labour commits to IPEC establishment stakeholder engagement

    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.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Labour Minister emphasises dialogue in IPEC establishment process

    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.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. Government seeks balanced public pay framework with fairness and 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.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. Labour Minister calls for balanced public sector pay framework

    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.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Government clears 2025 SSNIT pension arrears, pays advance

    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.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. Afenyo-Markin claims Mahama knows illegal miners, urges statement

    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.

    3 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 2 July

  1. Fair Wages Commission projects 90% strike reduction with new pay policy

    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.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Ghana's public sector pay policy expected by October 2026

    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.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 10 May

  1. Public sector workers to access cedi-denominated mortgages for low-cost houses

    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.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Ghana shifts economy from stabilisation toward job creation

    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.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Mahama pledges job creation and inclusive growth at May Day event

    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.

    4 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 1 May

  1. Mahama addresses workers at 2026 May Day celebration in Koforidua

    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.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama urges TUC to demand accountability in state enterprises

    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.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Mahama announces Independent Emoluments Commission for public sector pay reform

    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.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

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