Labour consultant, Austin Gamey, has called for a complete overhaul of Ghana’s salary determination system, urging government and labour unions to shift from inflation-linked adjustments to a productivity-based pay model.

In an interview on Morning Starr with Joshua Kodjo Mensah, Gamey said the country has relied too long on inflation and cost-of-living indicators, which he believes no longer reflect modern labour dynamics.

“Across-the-board is the old method where we stick to inflation and the so-called cost of living. Inflation today is at 8%, but now, do we manage only three in Ghana as economies? It’s an integrated management of the economy,” he said, highlighting the need for a more nuanced approach.

He added that Ghana’s broader economic goals—from health and education to security—should influence a fairer and more competitive salary structure.

“It is long overdue. It’s legal. It is the most sensible thing to do. It shows how you reward people for intelligent work that they do,” Gamey emphasised.

Gamey’s remarks follow the signing of a new wage agreement under the Public Services Joint Standing Negotiating Committee (PSJSNC) on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The agreement raises the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) by 9% for 2026, effective January to December.

However, some labour unions have rejected the increment, insisting on their earlier demand for a 20% raise.