8th Pay Commission: The federation represents about 7 lakh central employees working in various departments across the country, including departments like Post, Income Tax, Accounts, Survey, Census, CPWD, CGHS etc. More than 130 unions and federations come under the federation.
8th Pay Commission: The Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission. The federation says that this step is necessary in view of rising inflation and falling currency valuation. The federation represents about 7 lakh central employees working in various departments across the country, including departments like Post, Income Tax, Accounts, Survey, Census, CPWD, CGHS etc. More than 130 unions and federations come under the federation.
Need for salary revision
The federation said that the salary of central employees was last revised from January 1, 2016. Currently, the rate of dearness allowance (DA) has exceeded 53% and it is likely to increase by 7 July 2024. The federation says that after Kovid-19, the prices of many commodities have increased unexpectedly, which has affected the lifestyle of employees and pensioners. An average inflation rate of 5.5% and rising interest rates are negatively affecting the standard of living of central employees and pensioners.
Salary revision should be done every five years
The federation also suggested that the salary structure of central employees should be such that it can attract the leading talents of the country. The letter also states that the salary revision process should be done every five years.
Time required in the process of formation of Pay Commission
The Federation said that it usually takes two years for the Central Pay Commissions to be constituted and submit their report, and then it takes 6 months or more for the government to implement it. This process needs to be started soon.
Appeal for early formation
The Federation has appealed to the government to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission as soon as possible in view of the fall in inflation and currency valuation. This will ensure that central employees and pensioners get an opportunity to live a respectable life and they can effectively implement government schemes and policies, so that the general public can benefit from it. The next pay revision of central employees is scheduled to take place from January 1, 2026. The Federation has expressed the need to start this process soon.
