The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has petitioned the government to reconvene the Tripartite Technical Committee for urgent discussions on a new wage structure, arguing that the recently announced increase in the National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW) for 2025 remains inadequate.
The National Tripartite Committee, earlier in February, approved a 10 percent increment, moving the minimum wage to GH₵19.97. While government and employers have touted the adjustment as a step towards easing cost-of-living pressures, labour leaders say the increase falls short of workers’ basic needs.
Abraham Koomson, Secretary-General of the GFL, stressed that the current wage-setting framework, largely pegged to inflation fails to capture the true cost of living in Ghana. Inflation has eased to 12.1% in July 2025, its lowest in over two years, yet Koomson insists that real wages remain under strain.
“Employee morale and work ethic improve significantly when workers feel they are being paid a fair wage,” Koomson told Ahotor FM. “Better remuneration motivates workers to give their best.”
He said Organised Labour is pushing for a forward-looking wage review that would take effect in 2026, incorporating broader economic realities beyond inflationary trends.
“A fair wage structure will not only improve the lives of workers but also foster a more stable and productive economy,” he added, warning that inadequate wages could undermine productivity and industrial peace.
Organised Labour has urged the government to act swiftly, saying that meaningful dialogue would demonstrate a genuine commitment to protecting workers’ welfare at a time when the economy is showing signs of stabilisation, as households continue to grapple with rising living costs.
