The Secretary-General of Organised Labour, Joshua Ansah has announced that the Union has reached an agreement with the Public Services Joint Standing Negotiating Committee to increase Public Sector Wages by 9% in total remuneration in 2027, effective January 1.
The adjustment which was announced following a meeting on Wednesday, October 27,2026 will comprise of an 8-percentage-point increase in base pay and a 1-percentage-point allocation for conditions of service.
It was also announced in the meeting that the government and Organised Labour have also agreed to a 10% across-the-board pay increase for 2028, effective January 1 with the adjustment being calculated based on the applicable wage bill as of December 31, 2027.
Present at the meeting, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson commended public sector workers for their contribution to Ghana’s economic resilience reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare while maintaining economic stability.
“The agreement, as has been signed, recognises workers’ contribution to Ghana’s economic recovery. Workers’ dedication has helped sustain public service and support Ghana’s progress,” he said.
The agreement however remains subject to the applicable legislative process.
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