The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has announced that the 2026 salary negotiations with organised labour is expected to conclude by the end of August, 2025 despite persistent demands for a significant wage increment exceeding 50 percent.
This development comes amid growing calls from various labour unions for improved remuneration for public sector workers across the country.
According to the Commission, all parties involved in the negotiations are committed to reaching a fair and sustainable agreement that reflects the economic realities while protecting the welfare of workers. “We acknowledge the concerns of organised labour and the sacrifices public workers continue to make. Our goal is to reach a resolution that balances national fiscal capacity with legitimate expectations,” an FWSC spokesperson said.
Organised labour, including major unions such as the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the Trades Union Congress (TUC), and the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), have been vocal about the urgent need for better salaries, citing high cost of living and stagnating wages.
The FWSC indicated that while labour’s request for over 50 percent increment is under consideration, the final figure will be based on careful consultations and the broader economic impact. Stakeholders are expected to make concessions in good faith to prevent potential industrial unrest.
Some workers, however, remain anxious about the outcome. “We hope the government listens to us and gives us something meaningful.”
The FWSC has urged calm and patience as talks progress, reassuring workers that a resolution is near. The Commission reaffirmed its dedication to fairness and transparency in the process.
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