Daily minimum wage now GHc5.24

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KOJO-MENSAH, DENMARK. 10 years ago

IS THIS minimum wage for the dishonourable members of parliament or the GOOD VOTERS?

IS THIS minimum wage for the dishonourable members of parliament or the GOOD VOTERS?
Wellington 10 years ago

And these people in the so-called tripartite committee are very probably people who have been educated with the tax-payers money up to university level. Do they have any sense at all in their heads? GHc5.24 is not even enough ...
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And these people in the so-called tripartite committee are very probably people who have been educated with the tax-payers money up to university level. Do they have any sense at all in their heads? GHc5.24 is not even enough for sachet water expenses for a small household in Ghana.

On the day of reckoning those members of the tripartite committee will also get their fair share of disrespect and punishment that they are giving the people of Ghana.

If Ghanaian workers were not so stupid and cowardly themselves, they should demand that their salaries be determined by those menopausal women who have been doling out the resources of the state lavishly to those non-performing MPs, Ministers and ex-Presidents of state.

The amount is so disgraceful that I wish they had rather kept it secret and away from the prying eyes of the foreign press. Whhaaaaaaat!

I also hope that those who have made it a habit of voting for such people to come and show such insolence and contempt to them when they get power from their votes, will now begin to think and advise themselves.

And I am sure that the govt would not even have raised it to this level but for the fact that it is just about the approximate amount of the UN prescribed minimum wage or poverty level. Well what can I say. Ghana workers over to you.
Wajo. 10 years ago

Wellinton, I agree 100percent with you. Minimum hourly wage in UK is over 4 times higher than our minimum daily wage. This is sad, Our politicians care less about ordinary citizens. They have the urge to publish this to the p ...
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Wellinton, I agree 100percent with you. Minimum hourly wage in UK is over 4 times higher than our minimum daily wage. This is sad, Our politicians care less about ordinary citizens. They have the urge to publish this to the public domain. what a disgrace!!!
BETTER GHANA OF DASS(OFFINSO) 10 years ago

It is not bad at all considering global economic down trend. But wastage at various institutions should be avoided by all and sundry in order to move Ghana forward.

It is not bad at all considering global economic down trend. But wastage at various institutions should be avoided by all and sundry in order to move Ghana forward.
besah 10 years ago

not bad u mean?what is 17% worth?

not bad u mean?what is 17% worth?
concerned ghanaian 10 years ago

And I was paying as much as GHc30 per day per labourers, somewhere january this year.

And I was paying as much as GHc30 per day per labourers, somewhere january this year.
CITIZEN ONE 10 years ago

Some wicked employers allow their employees only just a few hours for them to earn transportation money and meals as the daily compensation.

At 5.24 per hour, 8 hour shift gives you GH41.92 a day x 5 days a week = GH209 ...
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Some wicked employers allow their employees only just a few hours for them to earn transportation money and meals as the daily compensation.

At 5.24 per hour, 8 hour shift gives you GH41.92 a day x 5 days a week = GH209.60 x 4 weeks = GH836.00 = $420.00 approx per month

Go figure and devise your minimum wage earner budget.

That means you were cheating your laborers - A Ghanaian worse than a Lebanese or expatriate employer. It is a well known that Ghanaian employers are mean, stingy and far more oppressive than foreign employers.
Really? 10 years ago

dude...it's 5.24 daily!!!!! PER DAY!!!

dude...it's 5.24 daily!!!!! PER DAY!!!
CITIZEN ONE 10 years ago

Why don't you just say that!!!

60 pesewas per hour?

Why don't you just say that!!!

60 pesewas per hour?
DAN 10 years ago

the usa min...and thats for people that work fast food and maids..i make $22 per hour as mechanic

the usa min...and thats for people that work fast food and maids..i make $22 per hour as mechanic
Ada Boy 10 years ago

Perhaps we can legislate 22gh per hour minimum wage and see what happens next. Business must have the capacity to pay what the bureaucrats and politicians have put in place. Wages must mirror productivity,the opposite is corr ...
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Perhaps we can legislate 22gh per hour minimum wage and see what happens next. Business must have the capacity to pay what the bureaucrats and politicians have put in place. Wages must mirror productivity,the opposite is correct in Ghana.
Nana Otuo Acheampong 10 years ago

GHc5.24, MUST BE ONE Hour not daily wage

GHc5.24, MUST BE ONE Hour not daily wage
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago

WAT A BUNCH OF USELESS FAGGOTS IN GOVT. HOW DO U EXPECT A PERSON WITH A FAMILY TO LIVE ON 5 CEDIS PER DAY? ARE YOU PPL BRAINLESS? MINIMUM WAGE MUST BE RATED BY THE HOUR. WORKERS IN REMOTE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY MUST EVEN GET MO ...
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WAT A BUNCH OF USELESS FAGGOTS IN GOVT. HOW DO U EXPECT A PERSON WITH A FAMILY TO LIVE ON 5 CEDIS PER DAY? ARE YOU PPL BRAINLESS? MINIMUM WAGE MUST BE RATED BY THE HOUR. WORKERS IN REMOTE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY MUST EVEN GET MORE....THIS IS INSANE AND NOT PRACTICAL AT ALL. GH, WAKE UP FROM UR SLUMBER!
Elorm Yawmatwa 10 years ago

We will also increase our work output by 17%

We will also increase our work output by 17%
WOW 10 years ago

IF IS NOT PER HOUR THEN AM SORRY FOR GHANA. I'M COMING HOME TO USE U GUYS.CHEAP LABOUR

IF IS NOT PER HOUR THEN AM SORRY FOR GHANA. I'M COMING HOME TO USE U GUYS.CHEAP LABOUR
Bliss macarthy 10 years ago

In the present day Ghana where some people regard themselves as the first class citizens thats what would happen, poor work done by the TUC.

In the present day Ghana where some people regard themselves as the first class citizens thats what would happen, poor work done by the TUC.
KWADWO 10 years ago

and why not back date this at least from January like you backdated the mp
s ones. weaked government

and why not back date this at least from January like you backdated the mp
s ones. weaked government
SHASHIT 10 years ago

ENEN AFTER SINGLE SPINE. TOO GOOD

ENEN AFTER SINGLE SPINE. TOO GOOD
Steven Peprah Boateng 10 years ago

how is Ghana sharing ist worth with the citizens.BAD BAD BAD OH AFRICA!

how is Ghana sharing ist worth with the citizens.BAD BAD BAD OH AFRICA!
Joe Turkey 10 years ago

This is the only country in the world where you work two days to buy a gallon of petrol (assuming you don't eat). And the government says they are a middle income what?

This is the only country in the world where you work two days to buy a gallon of petrol (assuming you don't eat). And the government says they are a middle income what?
DAN 10 years ago

even with an increase in usa its $3.45 gal ( 4 liters of regular) or $3.80 gal diesel or prem..!

even with an increase in usa its $3.45 gal ( 4 liters of regular) or $3.80 gal diesel or prem..!
joejoe 10 years ago

Asuuming a 20day work per month works out to be 105Ghc a month. God help the Ghanaian family.

Asuuming a 20day work per month works out to be 105Ghc a month. God help the Ghanaian family.
Danso TDOT 10 years ago

This means the minimum wage earner in Ghana is going to earn around GhC1300 per annum.

If a husband and a wife are earning the same, how do the government expect them to make it out of poverty?

Is the government seriou ...
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This means the minimum wage earner in Ghana is going to earn around GhC1300 per annum.

If a husband and a wife are earning the same, how do the government expect them to make it out of poverty?

Is the government serious about alleviating people out of poverty?

is the government serious about curbing corruption?

You can not have a just and vibrant society when you pay people this amount of money. How do you expect someone to go home with little over GhC 100 every month?
Wellington 10 years ago

This also means that the monthly salary of a Ghanaian worker will amount to roughly a days pay of each of those useless Parliamentarians.

This also means that the monthly salary of a Ghanaian worker will amount to roughly a days pay of each of those useless Parliamentarians.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago

1. LIVE BELOW YOUR MEANS
2. SAVE 10 PERCENT OF ANY MONIES YOU GET OR EARN. SAVE SAVE SAVE
3. INVEST IN STOCKS OR GET INVOLVED IN COMPOUND INTEREST ACCOUNTS
4. INVEST IN MOM AND POP BUSINESSES
5. CUT OR DO UR OWN HAIR

1. LIVE BELOW YOUR MEANS
2. SAVE 10 PERCENT OF ANY MONIES YOU GET OR EARN. SAVE SAVE SAVE
3. INVEST IN STOCKS OR GET INVOLVED IN COMPOUND INTEREST ACCOUNTS
4. INVEST IN MOM AND POP BUSINESSES
5. CUT OR DO UR OWN HAIR
Kwame 10 years ago

What is Biometrics?

"Biometrics" means "life measurement" but the term is usually associated with the use of unique physiological characteristics to identify an individual. The application which most people associate with ...
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What is Biometrics?

"Biometrics" means "life measurement" but the term is usually associated with the use of unique physiological characteristics to identify an individual. The application which most people associate with biometrics is security. However, biometrics identification has eventually a much broader relevance as computer interface becomes more natural. Knowing the person with whom you are conversing is an important part of human interaction and one expects computers of the future to have the same capabilities.
A number of biometric traits have been developed and are used to authenticate the person's identity. The idea is to use the special characteristics of a person to identify him. By using special characteristics we mean the using the features such as face, iris, fingerprint, signature etc.
ado oles 10 years ago

with the current inflation perpetrated by increase in price of petroleum, one can say this new minimum wage is insignificant

with the current inflation perpetrated by increase in price of petroleum, one can say this new minimum wage is insignificant
dadiebatakari 10 years ago

More strikes on the way.

More strikes on the way.
messa 10 years ago

WE ARE 3RD WORLD AND WILL REMIN SO FOR LONG TIME TO COME DESPITE OUR OIL

WE ARE 3RD WORLD AND WILL REMIN SO FOR LONG TIME TO COME DESPITE OUR OIL
Koffi 10 years ago

Don't talk politics. See how a Ghanaian poor woman became a millionaire by buying and selling accidented cars, Very interesting. Go to (ACCIDENTEDCARS.COM) to see the various methods and companies she used (ACCIDENTEDCAR ...
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Don't talk politics. See how a Ghanaian poor woman became a millionaire by buying and selling accidented cars, Very interesting. Go to (ACCIDENTEDCARS.COM) to see the various methods and companies she used (ACCIDENTEDCARS.COM). A simple idea but it paid off. Don't waste your time. WAKE UP AFRICANS
Brain 10 years ago

Hmmmm Ghana, the president is taking ghc 400.00 a day and look ghc 5.20 for those who voted for him

Hmmmm Ghana, the president is taking ghc 400.00 a day and look ghc 5.20 for those who voted for him
Nantwi,BSEd,MSEd(ece),MSEd(sas) 10 years ago

How are these minimum wage earners able to feed themselves let alone if they have wife and children?And how many million cedis to the "Akomfem" factory?

How are these minimum wage earners able to feed themselves let alone if they have wife and children?And how many million cedis to the "Akomfem" factory?
EZEKIEL 10 years ago

Some people DON'T even put in that much WORTH per day !!! Let's consider changing to per hour so that those who come perpetually LATE to work will see the results of their behaviour at month's end!!!

Some people DON'T even put in that much WORTH per day !!! Let's consider changing to per hour so that those who come perpetually LATE to work will see the results of their behaviour at month's end!!!
Awuradebasa 10 years ago

That is 136.24 cedis a Month?
Where do we go from here?

That is 136.24 cedis a Month?
Where do we go from here?
CITIZEN ONE 10 years ago

Man, maybe it is a good thing so many people are suffering in Ghana, Why do we like to copy western traditions and languages, then turn around and pretend we have traditions and languages worth appreciating?

Minimum wage i ...
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Man, maybe it is a good thing so many people are suffering in Ghana, Why do we like to copy western traditions and languages, then turn around and pretend we have traditions and languages worth appreciating?

Minimum wage is calculated per hour.

Why didn't they simply say that the minimum wage is 65 pesewas per hour so we can revolt massively. Is one to believe that it used to be 50 pesewas an hour?

Stupid people, stupid country and all!!!
Kasoa 10 years ago

Folks it's not 5.24 cedis per hour...it's per DAY. How can any person survive of 5.24 cedis a day...Reset wage on an hourly rate. please?? You wonder why some people are corrupt?? God Save Us

Folks it's not 5.24 cedis per hour...it's per DAY. How can any person survive of 5.24 cedis a day...Reset wage on an hourly rate. please?? You wonder why some people are corrupt?? God Save Us
EDWARD KOFI DTWUMASI (USA) 10 years ago

OMG...WHAT A SHAME TO GHANAIAN CORRUPTICIANS STEALING STEALING PEOPLES MONEY WAA WAAH

OMG...WHAT A SHAME TO GHANAIAN CORRUPTICIANS STEALING STEALING PEOPLES MONEY WAA WAAH
ABROKWA - HOUSTON, TEXAS. 10 years ago

BRIDGE ON BIRIM RIVER

THE BRIDGE ON BIRIM RIVER AT AKIM ODA IS ROTTEN AND DANGEROUS.
IS THERE ANYTHING THE GOVERNMENT/CMB CAN DO TO CONSTRUCT AN NEW ONE?
COCOA, TIMBER AND OTHER MINERAL RESOURCES HAVE AND STILL COME FRO ...
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BRIDGE ON BIRIM RIVER

THE BRIDGE ON BIRIM RIVER AT AKIM ODA IS ROTTEN AND DANGEROUS.
IS THERE ANYTHING THE GOVERNMENT/CMB CAN DO TO CONSTRUCT AN NEW ONE?
COCOA, TIMBER AND OTHER MINERAL RESOURCES HAVE AND STILL COME FROM
THIS PART OF GHANA AND IT IS SAD WHY THE BRIDGE IS IN THIS STATE !!!!!!!!!!
nketia 10 years ago

what is govenment doing to his workers?

what is govenment doing to his workers?
OBIBA-JUDAS 10 years ago

CHEAP LABOURS GHANAIANS,EVEN AT HOME.

CHEAP LABOURS GHANAIANS,EVEN AT HOME.
Kesi Kojo 10 years ago

The tripartite comm. members are not too juvenile to accept the new wage for its members for only 8 months (May to December 2013)if their envelopes were not heavy.

The tripartite comm. members are not too juvenile to accept the new wage for its members for only 8 months (May to December 2013)if their envelopes were not heavy.
Jacob 10 years ago

17 percent increment not bad but how will this affect workers salary.Can this minimise strike actions?

17 percent increment not bad but how will this affect workers salary.Can this minimise strike actions?
Jacob Kenu 10 years ago

27 percent minimum wage increment not bad but how will this affect workers salary? Can this minimise strike actions?

27 percent minimum wage increment not bad but how will this affect workers salary? Can this minimise strike actions?

Daily minimum wage now GHc5.24

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