By Comfort Sena Fetrie-Akagbor
Tamale, May 02, GNA – Mr Joseph Ansah, Secretary General of Trades Union Congress of Ghana has called for a total reset of the pay regime in the country.
He said the current framework for wage determination was no longer fit for purpose as it did not sufficiently reflect the prevailing cost of living and basic needs of workers and their families.
He added that resetting salaries and working conditions went beyond annual adjustments of salaries and allowances.
Mr Ansah made the call in a speech read on his behalf at this year’s May Day celebrations in Tamale on Thursday.
He said “It is obvious that Ghanaian workers cannot reset with this low pay levels. We cannot reset amidst this high level of pay disparities. It is energy-sapping and demotivating to say the least.”
He said, “We must replace the current minimum wage with a living wage that considers the needs of workers and their families.”
He called on the government to stop illegal mining in the country, saying “We urge your administration to take decisive action to close this chapter and lead a new approach that prioritises environmental protection and responsible land use.”
Mr Ali Adolf John, Northern Regional Minister gave assurance that government was putting in place measures to ensure that wages reflected efforts, skills and productivity of workers.
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