Government increases minimum wage
The increment takes effect in January 2017. Minister of Employment and Labour Relations Haruna Iddrisu called on all employers and institutions implement it when the time comes for it to be implemented.
In January 2016 the government increased the minimum wage to GH8. This means that the minimum wage would increase to GH8.80 in January 2017.
The increase was agreed on after a meeting was held between the national tripartite committee. This committee is made up of representatives from the Ghana Employers Association (GEA), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), other labour unions and the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (representing government).
READ ALSO: Ghana Railway Workers to strike
According to Accra-based Citi Fm, Haruna Iddrisu called on all employers and institutions to adhere to the new wage when the time comes for it to be implemented.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh