{
  "id": 16914949,
  "title": "Gov’t approves 9% salary increase for public sector workers in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/govt-approves-9-salary-increase-for-public-sector-workers-in-2027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T14:42:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/govt-approves-9-salary-increase-for-public-sector-workers-in-2027/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghanaian government has reached an agreement with Organised Labour to grant public sector workers a 9% increase in total remuneration starting from January 1, 2027. The raise comprises an 8-percentage-point boost to base pay and an additional 1 percentage point for conditions of service. Organised Labour's Secretary-General, Joshua Ansah, revealed the deal during a meeting of the Public Services Joint Standing Negotiating Committee.\n\nIn addition to the 2027 increase, the parties have also agreed to a 10% across-the-board rise in remuneration for 2028, set to commence on January 1 of that year. This future adjustment will be determined by the wage bill as of December 31, 2027. However, the implementation of both the 2027 and 2028 agreements will depend on the necessary legislative processes.\n\nThe deal comes amid ongoing discussions about improving the economic conditions for public sector workers.",
  "summary": "Public sector workers in Ghana will receive a 9% increase in total remuneration from January 1, 2027, following an agreement between the government and Organised Labour. The adjustment comprises an 8-percentage-point increase in base pay and an additional 1 percentage point allocated to conditions of service. Secretary-General of Organised Labour, Joshua Ansah, announced the agreement […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}