The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has formally petitioned the government to engage Organised Labour on the possibility of reviewing the national minimum wage beyond the recent adjustment announced for 2025.

According to GFL Secretary General, Abraham Koomson, Organised Labour is demanding a new wage structure that will take effect in 2026 and has called for the urgent convening of the Tripartite Technical Committee to begin discussions.

Mr. Koomson argued that the current wage-setting formula, which is tied largely to inflation, fails to adequately reflect the true cost of living in Ghana.

Speaking on Ahotor FM’s Yepe Ahunu show on Saturday, August 23, 2025, he stressed that a meaningful wage increase would not only cushion workers against rising prices but also boost productivity.

“Employee morale and work ethic improve significantly when workers feel they are being paid a fair wage,” he said. “Better remuneration motivates workers to give their best.”

Earlier this month, the National Tripartite Committee (NTC) announced a 10 percent increase in the National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW) for 2025, moving it to GH₵19.97.

But Mr. Koomson maintained that the increment is still insufficient to meet the basic needs of Ghanaian workers. He insisted that Organised Labour wants a broader review that factors in overall economic conditions and the real cost of living.

“A fair wage structure will not only improve the lives of workers but also foster a more stable and productive economy,” he added.

Organised labour has urged the government to respond swiftly, saying such a move would demonstrate a genuine commitment to protecting workers’ welfare.