Dialogue is key in the establishment of IPEC – Labour Minister

Ghana's Labour Minister, Dr Rashid Pelpuo, has stressed the importance of collaboration, fairness, and social dialogue in the establishment of the Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC). Speaking at a stakeholder engagement event, the Minister emphasized that the reforms are part of a broader effort to reshape the country’s public sector compensation system, aiming to address longstanding challenges.

He highlighted the significance of engaging Organised Labour, stating that it demonstrates the government’s commitment to transparency, inclusiveness, and consensus-building in designing an institution that will shape public sector pay administration. The Minister underlined that public sector remuneration is about more than just salaries and allowances, as it directly impacts livelihoods, workplace fairness, productivity, and the national economy.

He noted that while fair remuneration for public sector workers is crucial, the government must also ensure the public wage bill remains fiscally sustainable. The proposed IPEC presents an opportunity to strengthen the institutional framework for determining public sector emoluments, but the transition must be carefully managed to maintain independence, transparency, accountability, and consistency.

Dr Pelpuo emphasized that the views and concerns of workers and their representatives must inform the development of the proposed IPEC framework, urging stakeholders to contribute to discussions on its mandate, composition, independence, and accountability.

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