Minimum wage increase is transitional measure to improve workers’ earnings – GNAT

The General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Musah, has clarified that the recently announced national daily minimum wage revisions for 2027 and 2028 serve as a transitional measure. This approach aims to tackle longstanding issues in Ghana's wage structure and enhance workers' earnings. The adjustments are in response to the country's current economic landscape and are intended to provide a framework for improved salaries over the next three to four years.

Speaking to Adom News, Mr Musah explained that the new wage structure is part of broader efforts to rectify existing disparities and ensure more equitable earnings for Ghanaian workers. When asked if the wage increase would adequately counteract rising living costs, particularly the prices of fuel and other essential goods, Mr Musah emphasized that the adjustments should be seen as a gradual process rather than an immediate solution.

He reiterated that the arrangement is a transitional measure and that ongoing efforts will be made to address remaining wage-related concerns and further improve the financial well-being of Ghanaian workers. Mr Musah also highlighted that employers are legally obligated to adhere to the approved national minimum wage, and labor inspectors, including officials from the Chief Labour Office, will monitor workplaces to ensure compliance with the legally mandated wage levels.