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Gov’t Greenlights 10% Pay Raise for Public Workers, Effective March 1
New wage hike takes effect March 1, following negotiations between Labour Union and President Mahama
- 10% salary increase for public sector employees
- Second wage adjustment in less than a year (after 23% in 2024)
- Effective March 1, 2025, as announced by Minister Rashid Pelpuo
The government has approved a 10% salary increase for public sector employees following successful negotiations between the Labour Union and President John Dramani Mahama.
This marks the second pay raise in less than a year, coming after a 23% salary adjustment in 2024, which aimed to cushion workers against rising living costs.
President Mahama personally engaged with union representatives to secure their support for the increment, reaffirming the government’s commitment to alleviating financial burdens amid economic challenges.
Minister of Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo, announced that the salary hike will take effect on March 1, 2025.
The increase is expected to provide much-needed relief to thousands of public sector workers.
