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In a recent announcement, the Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, revealed a substantial increase of 23% in the salaries of public sector employees set to take effect in 2024. This decision was reached considering the current economic landscape in the country.
The increment in salaries will span from January to June 2024, followed by an additional 2% increase scheduled for July to December 2024. Moreover, the Minister highlighted an upward revision in the daily minimum wage, which will rise from GHS14.88 to GHS18.15.
Addressing the negotiations that led to this decision, Minister Ignatius Baffour Awuah stated, “At the end of our negotiations at the tripartite level, we agreed to review the minimum wage upward by 22%, from 14.88 Cedis to 18.15 Cedis.”
Elaborating further, he added, “Subsequently, the public sector joint negotiations committee, in collaboration with all unions under the single spine and the government, deliberated to determine the national base pay.”
Highlighting the economic considerations in reaching this decision, Minister Awuah remarked, “Considering the current state of the economy and our commitments outlined with the IMF to meet our targets, we concluded on a national base pay increase of 23% between January 1, 2024, and 31st June 2024. Following this, an additional 2% increment will be added to make it 25% from July to December 2024.”
Expressing optimism about the government’s commitment, Dr. Yaw Baah, Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress, speaking on behalf of Organized Labour, conveyed confidence in the diligent implementation of this decision.
This significant announcement reflects a concerted effort to address economic realities and provide enhanced remuneration for public sector workers, aiming to meet both national benchmarks and the welfare of employees.
