The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has announced plans to meet with President John Dramani Mahama and his appointees in the coming weeks to discuss the 2025 base pay and minimum wage negotiations for workers. Apexnewsgh reports
This development comes after organized labor and the previous government failed to initiate negotiations for the 2025 minimum wage and base pay, despite official correspondence.
According to TUC Secretary General Joshua Ansah, over 700,000 public sector workers are still relying on the 15% salary increment from 2024. Ansah assured workers that the TUC is working behind the scenes to address this issue. “The President was just sworn in last week; we are working behind the scenes but very soon we will come out. We are doing what is expected of us and very soon we will come out,” he said.
Ansah also reminded President Mahama of his commitment to improving workers’ welfare, emphasizing the importance of fair wages. “We cannot stand on empty stomach; no sack can stand empty. At least, the sack must be filled so that they can stand and work, I don’t think President Mahama will just look on for workers to go hungry,” he noted.
The TUC’s push for negotiations comes amid economic pressures, including rising inflation and utility bills, which have eroded workers’ salaries. With the new year approaching, workers are eager to see a significant increase in their wages to keep up with the rising cost of living.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com