By News Desk
Labour unions are intensifying calls on government to prioritize workers’ welfare ahead of the presentation of the 2026 national budget. The unions are demanding a fair public sector pay deal and concrete measures to address the growing economic challenges facing Ghanaian workers.
Speaking on GBC Volta Star Radio’s morning show on Thursday, October 9, 2025, Hon. Amos Wilson Agblemor, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Team in the Volta Region, emphasized the importance of fulfilling promises made to the workforce.
“There’s the need for government to deliver on its promise to the good people of Ghana, especially the working class,” he said.
Hon. Agblemor described the labour force as a powerful constituency capable of influencing governance outcomes.
“The labour force of this nation is the largest voter population. They have the ability to make and mar every government through their votes and unionised action,” he noted, urging government to make adequate budgetary allocations for labour in the 2026 budget.
The appeal comes amid growing agitation from unions over unpaid salaries and delayed allowances. More than 7,000 nurses and midwives are reported to have worked for nearly a year without pay, while newly posted teachers have issued an ultimatum to government to settle 13 months of salary arrears, citing severe financial strain.
Labour Minister Dr. Rashid Pelpuo has assured that the issues will be resolved before the end of the year, attributing the challenges to what he described as “a backlog inherited from the previous administration.”
Stakeholders say government’s handling of the situation will be a key indicator of its commitment to workers’ welfare as attention turns to the 2026 budget. The public and labour groups alike are watching closely to see whether the forthcoming budget will provide the relief and recognition Ghanaian workers are demanding.
