A coalition of concerned labour unions has slammed the 2026 Base Pay agreement that grants a modest 9 % increase, calling it “grossly inadequate” in the face of soaring taxes, utility tariffs and a worsening cost‑of‑living crisis.
The unions, who had demanded a minimum 20 % raise, say their voices were ignored during negotiations under the Public Services Joint Standing Negotiating Committee (PSJSNC) .
In a statement, the unions accused both the government and the leadership of Organised Labour of being out of touch with ordinary workers. “We are highly disappointed in both Organised Labour and Government for not heeding to our call for an increment of not less than 20 %,” the statement read, warning that the 9 % deal could have been even lower without union pressure .
The unions have pledged to take “all legitimate means” to restructure Organised Labour, demanding that its leaders be democratically elected and truly representative of Ghanaian workers.
While they have temporarily called off planned demonstrations “in the interest of peace and national stability,” they reserve the right to act if the situation does not improve .
