Public sector workers to enjoy 10% salary increase in 2016

The government and organised labour have agreed on a 10 per cent increase in base salary on the Single Spine Pay Policy for 2016.

The increment, which is for all public sector workers, becomes effective on January 20, 2016.

In a related development, the National Tripartite Committee comprising the government, the Ghana Employers Association (GEA) and organised labour has concluded negotiations on the national daily minimum wage (NDMW) which has been increased from GH¢7 to GH¢8.

The new wage becomes effective on January 20, 2016.

Historic feat

The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, who disclosed this to the Daily Graphic in an interview, said it was historic that such key decisions had been arrived at prior to the presentation of the budget and before the beginning of the fiscal year.

He said the development would allow for effective planning and enable the Ministry of Finance to incorporate