Economic pressures to shape Public Sector salary negotiations – NAGRAT.
Economic pressures to shape Public Sector salary negotiations – NAGRAT.
In an interview on Joy FM’s Midday News, Mr. Carbonou emphasized that labour unions are entering discussions with a clear understanding of the financial realities facing both workers and the state. He stressed the importance of concluding pay negotiations before the 2026 Budget is presented to Parliament later this month.
“Negotiations always reflect the economic environment. Factors such as rent, electricity and water tariffs, inflation, and the stability of the cedi and major foreign currencies directly affect our income and what it can achieve,” he explained. While some economic indicators suggest improvement, Mr. Carbonou noted that the high cost of living continues to reduce the purchasing power of workers.
He also underscored that labour’s approach will be measured, taking into account not only the welfare of current employees but also the government’s capacity to create new jobs. “We cannot demand that government allocate all resources to existing workers while neglecting those awaiting employment — nurses, teachers, and others. Their situation will also inform discussions at the negotiation table,” he added.
Addressing the possibility of unmet expectations, Mr. Carbonou reinforced that negotiations are rooted in compromise rather than confrontation. “We have never left a negotiation having received everything we asked for. Government has its constraints, and our role is to meet somewhere in the middle,” he concluded.
This perspective underlines the delicate balancing act that unions must navigate as they advocate for improved wages while remaining mindful of broader economic and employment considerations.
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