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Calls Increment a “Massive Betrayal” Amid Harsh Economic Conditions The Minority in Parliament has strongly condemned the government’s recent announcement of a 9% salary increment for public sector workers, describing the decision as “a massive betrayal” and “a clear demonstration of government’s insensitivity” to the economic hardships faced by Ghanaians. In a statement signed by Hon. Mavis Nkansah Boadu, Ranking Member on the Committee on Employment, Labour Relations, and Pensions, the Minority argued that the 9% increase fails to reflect the current cost-of-living crisis and the steep rise in inflation, transportation fares, and utility tariffs. “In the last ten months alone, transport fares, utility tariffs, fuel prices, and the general cost of goods and services have increase...

Some public sector workers in the Bolgatanga Municipality of the Upper East Region have expressed mixed feelings about the 10 per cent salary increment by the government. Government increased the Base Pay on the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) by 10 per cent across board from January 2025 to December 2025 following successful negotiations between Labour Union and President John Dramani Mahama. The increment, which would take effect on March 1, 2025, was determined by economic conditions and cost of living. Following the announcement, the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in random interviews with some public sector workers, especially in the education and health sectors, expressed mixed feelings about the increment. Madam Sophia Agambila, an Ophthalmic Nurse, said “I expected an inc...

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Minority slams Government over “Insulting” 9% pay rise for public sector workers

Public sector workers in Bolgatanga react to salary increment