The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Jacob Anaba, has raised concerns about the financial difficulties facing Ghanaian workers, despite improvements in the country's economic indicators.
Mr Anaba said many workers continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, with their monthly salaries barely lasting until the end of the month.
Speaking on Joy News' PM Express on Monday, November 2, 2026, he explained that although inflation and other economic indicators have declined, the situation has not translated into significant relief for ordinary workers.
He said the government and organised labour considered the prevailing economic conditions during negotiations for the 2027 public sector salary adjustment.
The two parties have agreed on an eight per cent increase in base pay for public sector workers in 2027.
However, Mr Anaba warned that the increase could have limited benefits if the prices of goods and services continue to rise.
He stressed that maintaining price stability would be essential to ensuring workers enjoy the full value of the agreed salary adjustment.
Mr Anaba also disclosed that organised labour had informed the government and the Minister of Finance that significant changes in economic conditions could lead to fresh negotiations during the year.
He said workers needed assurances that the economic conditions underpinning the agreement would remain stable.
The NAGRAT President further expressed concern about food prices, particularly the difference between the prices farmers receive for agricultural produce and what consumers eventually pay for prepared meals.
Using maize and kenkey as examples, he questioned whether the prices charged for kenkey, pepper and fish were reasonably related to the cost of producing the food.
He called for measures to address the situation, arguing that improvements in economic statistics must translate into better living conditions for ordinary Ghanaians.
His comments highlight the concerns of organised labour as workers prepare for the implementation of the 2027 salary adjustment, with the cost of living remaining a major issue.
