The government of Ghana has announced an adjustment in the salary of public sector workers by 23 per cent as a result of successful negotiations on the 2024 base pay.
The Controller and Accountant General, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, confirmed that the 23 per cent adjustment took effect from January 1 of this year following approval from the government.
According to Mr Kwaning-Bosompem, the government has been dedicated to ensuring that public sector workers receive their salaries in the right amount and on time.
He stated that even during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the government did not cut salaries or lay off workers, showing its commitment to upholding workers’ interests.
Members of Organised Labour, such as the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU), have confirmed the receipt of the 23 per cent salary adjustment by their members.
The General Secretary of TEWU, Mark Dankyira Korankye, emphasized that their members had not raised any complaints regarding the payment.
This 23 per cent increase comes after a 30 per cent increment in the base pay on the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) introduced by the government last year, ending the cost-of-living allowance (COLA) previously paid to public sector workers.
This significant increment reflects the government’s commitment to workers and aims to stabilize the economy while ensuring workers are fairly compensated.
Source: Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
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