Mahama Assures Workers of Better Pay Once Economy Stabilizes
Mahama Encourages Patience on Wage Demands, Promises Better Pay Once Economy Recovers
- President John Dramani Mahama has urged labour unions to moderate their wage demands for 2025
- Mahama acknowledged the challenges but emphasized his commitment to ensuring better remuneration for workers
- Mahama called for patience and collective efforts to rebuild the economy
President John Dramani Mahama has urged labour unions to moderate their wage demands for 2025, assuring them that once the economy improves, workers will receive higher compensation.
Speaking during a National Tripartite Committee meeting at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Mahama acknowledged the challenges but emphasized his commitment to ensuring better remuneration for workers once economic conditions stabilize.
The committee reached an agreement to increase the base pay by 10% for 2025, following a 23% hike in 2024.
In his address to union leaders, Mahama called for patience and collective efforts to rebuild the economy. “I appeal to you to temper your demands this year. Once we get through these challenges, we’ll set ambitious goals to reduce inflation and lower the cost of living,” he said.
The President also reiterated his administration’s commitment to fair wages, suggesting the creation of an independent emoluments committee to determine salaries for all workers, including the President.
“We’re ready to walk this path with you. Let’s use this year for correction, and when the economy improves, I’ll support your suggestions for higher wages—maybe even 35%—because it will benefit all of us, including myself,” Mahama assured.
