Organised labour has called on President John Mahama to fast-track the review of the Single Spine Salary Structure and the public sector pension system, insisting that workers can no longer wait for reforms that have been delayed for years.

The appeal comes after President Mahama pledged to review the Single Spine Pay Policy as part of broader efforts to improve workers’ remuneration and welfare.

Joshua Ansah, Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), described the review as long overdue and urged immediate action.

“It is long overdue. This is something we need action on to get the policy reviewed,” he said.

Other labour leaders echoed the call for urgency. Adokwei Awulley, Vice President of the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETTAG), lamented the prolonged delays and lack of transparency in the review process.

“We want action. A committee was set up to look at the policy, but up till now, we don’t know what has happened to the report,” he stated, emphasising the need for proper restructuring.

Similarly, Angel Carbonu, President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), urged the government to establish a clear, time-bound roadmap and ensure equity across all public service salaries.

“We need a salary structure that will cover all workers, from the President to the lowest-paid worker. There should be no class or distinction in salaries,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission appealed to labour stakeholders to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Labour Act to minimise industrial unrest.

“Last year, about 67 per cent of industrial agitations, including strike notices, came from the education sector. This is of great concern, and we have to look at ways to reduce these agitations,” he noted.

Labour unions have emphasised that government must translate its commitments into tangible reforms to restore workers’ confidence and promote industrial harmony across the public service.