2024 Base Pay Negotiation: Ghana’s Public Service Announces 23%,25% Base Pay Increase for 2024

In a groundbreaking move, the Government of Ghana, represented by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MELR), and Ministry of Finance (MoF), has reached a significant agreement with Organized Labour, comprising workers’ Unions, Associations, and Institutions within the Public Service of Ghana.

Negotiating as the Public Services Joint Standing Negotiating Committee (PSJSNC), both parties have successfully concluded negotiations for the 2024 Single Spine Salary Structure Base Pay. The terms of this historic agreement are set to reshape the landscape of compensation within the public sector.

Key Terms of the Agreement:

1. Base Pay Increase: Commencing from January 2024 to June 2024, the Base Pay on the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) will witness a substantial across-the-board increase of 23%. This move is poised to positively impact a broad spectrum of public service employees, reflecting the commitment of the government to fair and competitive remuneration.

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2. Readjustment in July 2024:Moving forward, from July 2024 to December 2024, the Base Pay is set to undergo a readjustment, reaching an impressive 25%. This forward-looking measure aims to sustain the momentum of financial empowerment for public servants.

Closing the Deal:

The agreement, signed on this auspicious 14th day of November 2023, bears witness to the collaboration between the Government of Ghana and Organized Labour. The synergy displayed by both parties in the Public Services Joint Standing Negotiating Committee signifies a commitment to fostering a positive and equitable working environment for public service employees.

As Ghana strides into the future, this agreement stands as a testament to the government’s dedication to recognizing and valuing the contributions of its public servants. The implications of this historic accord extend far beyond the negotiation table, resonating with the broader goal of building a prosperous and motivated public service sector.

In Witness Whereof, the Parties herein have set their names and hands on this 14th day of November 2023.