Fair Wages and Salaries Commission Proposes Review of Single Spine Pay Policy

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has proposed a total overhaul of the compensation and working conditions of public sector workers in the country.

Marking the May Day, the Commission discerned that the time had come to reflect and reset the system in Ghana after fifteen years of implementing the Single Spine Pay Policy (SSPP).

According to the FWSC, the need for a review had become important due to the evolving needs of our economy, workforce, and governance structures requiring a bold and forward-looking approach.

It announced an Independent Emoluments Commission in that regard, calling it a “historic step”.

This, it said, will mark a complete reset of how public sector remuneration is determined, moving from fragmented negotiations to a comprehensive, evidence-based, and constitutionally grounded framework.

“The Independent Emoluments Commission will be mandated to determine the salaries and conditions of service for every public sector worker, from the President of the Republic to the least-paid public servant. It will promote fairness, transparency, competitiveness, and sustainability in public sector pay while helping to eliminate distortions, disparities, and inequities that have persisted despite our best efforts under the SSPP.”

It furthered, “As we reset, we reaffirm our commitment to upholding the values of inclusiveness, dialogue, and mutual respect that have underpinned our journey thus far. We will continue to count on your steadfast support, insights, and active participation as we transition into this new era. Together, we can build a public sector compensation system that not only rewards productivity and performance but also fosters national cohesion and economic prosperity.”

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini