Audio By Carbonatix
The Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Ghana, has called on the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) to urgently release agreed Institution Specific Allowances to staff of its identified member organisations.
In a letter addressed to Chief Executive of the FWSC, Dr George Smith-Graham, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, the Union said the allowances were concluded on March 31, 2026, as part of an Interim Operational Allowance arrangement.
The Union explained that the agreement was expected to take effect from April 2026.
According to the PSWU, the successful conclusion and signing of the agreement between the FWSC and the Union helped to avert a planned industrial action earlier this year.
However, it expressed concern that the implementation had not been effected as anticipated, resulting in disappointment and growing agitation among affected members.
The Union warned that failure to effect payment by Tuesday, June 30, 2026, would compel it to reconsider its options, including a possible return to the planned industrial action.
“We count on your usual cooperation in this matter,” the letter, signed by Mr John Nii Donu Sampah, Deputy General Secretary of the PSWU, stated.
Copies of the letter were sent to the Minister of Finance, the National Security Coordinator, the Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission, the Secretary-General of the TUC, and all affected PSWU member organisations.
Latest Stories
-
We trust government to meet September deadline on teachers’ promotions – NAGRAT
2 minutes -
“We dare not fail” – Gov’t promises to honour teachers’ promotion pay deal
8 minutes -
The GH¢19.8 billion mirage: Inside Ghana’s state enterprise turnaround
16 minutes -
Luv FM High School Debate: KNUST SHS and Osei Adutwum SHS set up thrilling final after dramatic semi-finals
23 minutes -
KNUST AI Coordinator urges structured adoption of AI in teacher education
37 minutes -
Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers as families wait anxiously
54 minutes -
Teachers who pass promotional exam to get January 2026 start date after gov’t resolves promotion dispute – Dr Apaak assures
57 minutes -
NSMQ 2026: St. John’s School rally from slow start to book semi-final spot
57 minutes -
Promotion pay row: Gov’t gives teachers September to complete salary adjustments
1 hour -
Financial irregularities plummet by 62.9% as state tightens fiscal controls
1 hour -
DVLA to expand mobile services to underserved communities in Ghana’s Eastern Corridor of the Northern Region
1 hour -
GUTA urges GPHA to act swiftly to end Tema Port congestion to avert rising business costs
1 hour -
Port congestion could undermine 24-hour economy policy – GUTA
1 hour -
NSA opens three-day window to resolve national service biodata mismatches
2 hours -
Abu Jinapor highlights increased gold exports after Domestic Gold Purchase Programme
2 hours