The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) is calling for a 50 percent upward adjustment in base pay, citing worsening economic conditions that have severely impacted the livelihoods of public sector workers.
The union argues that escalating fuel prices, higher utility tariffs, and the general rise in the cost of living have drastically reduced the purchasing power of workers, making it increasingly difficult for them to meet basic needs.
According to TEWU, the proposed salary increase is not merely a demand for better pay but a necessary step to restore fairness and ensure that public servants can live decently amid Ghana’s current economic challenges.
As labour negotiations approach, the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations has acknowledged the union’s concerns. Minister Dr. Rashid Pelpuo has assured that government will carefully review the proposal in line with the state’s financial situation before reaching a final agreement with organised labour.
The upcoming discussions between government and labour unions are expected to be crucial, as both sides seek a balance between maintaining fiscal discipline and addressing the economic hardship faced by thousands of workers nationwide.
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