The Concerned Unions have accused Government and the leadership of Organised Labour of selective engagement and lack of transparency in the ongoing 2026 Base Pay negotiations, warning of possible legal action if a fair agreement is not reached.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 5th November 2025
Concerned Unions Condemn Selective Invitations
The Concerned Unions have raised strong objections to what they describe as a pattern of selective invitations and unprofessional conduct in the ongoing 2026 Base Pay negotiations.
According to the unions, the Government and the leadership of Organised Labour have once again invited only selected unions to a meeting scheduled for 4:00 p.m. today, using text messages instead of formal written communication — a sharp departure from established procedures.
“This deliberate act of selective engagement raises serious concerns about transparency, fairness, and inclusivity in the negotiation process,” the statement read. “It is unacceptable for a process that affects all public sector workers to be conducted in such a discriminatory and unprofessional manner.”
Lack of Broad Consultation
The group noted that this marks the second consecutive time the leadership of Organised Labour has failed to consult all unions before entering negotiations with Government.
They warned that such sidelining of key stakeholders threatens the unity and collective bargaining spirit that defines Ghana’s labour movement.
Unions Demand 50% Base Pay Increase
Reaffirming their stance, the Concerned Unions insisted that anything short of a 50% increase in Base Pay would be met with “strong resistance.”
“We have the full backing of rank-and-file workers, who share our disappointment with the current approach being adopted by the leadership of Organised Labour,” they emphasized.
The unions also cautioned that they would consider legal action should any agreement be signed that fails to reflect the expectations and economic realities of the general workforce.
Call for Transparency and Accountability
The statement further accused some labour leaders of growing “too comfortable with Government, to the detriment of the ordinary worker.”
“If there is nothing to hide, why resort to secretly inviting affiliates through text messages?” they questioned.
The unions vowed to remain resolute in demanding a fair, transparent, and inclusive negotiation process that upholds the interests of all public sector workers in Ghana
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