As the process of formation of the 8th Pay Commission by the Central Government progresses, the expectations of lakhs of central employees and pensioners across the country have also increased. Meanwhile, employee organizations have raised many important issues before the Commission, which can decide the direction of salary, pension and facilities in the future.
Employee organizations believe that this time the Pay Commission should not be limited to just salary hike, but should make comprehensive changes keeping in mind the overall interests of the employees.
Restoration of old pension scheme is the biggest demand.
The most important demand of the employees is to re-implement the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). He says that the existing New Pension System (NPS) and Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) do not guarantee fixed benefits. Therefore, they want a system that can ensure stable and secure income after retirement.
Special provisions for women employees
Important suggestions have also been given regarding the safety and convenience of women employees. In this, it has been said to give priority to issues like safety at workplace, maternity benefits and menstrual leave. There has been a demand to create a separate special cell for this.
Opportunity to raise departmental problems
Different departments of the government have different functioning and challenges. In such a situation, the organizations have demanded that every department should be given full opportunity to present its issues and cadre related problems before the Commission.
Separate arrangement for pensioners
The organizations have also demanded that the issues of pensioners be included separately in the Pay Commission. He argues that the problems of retired employees are different, hence similar rules and clear policy should be made for them.
Demand to extend the time limit
Employee organizations have suggested that adequate time should be given to seek suggestions from various unions and institutions. For this reason, a demand has also been raised to extend the last date for submission of the memorandum, so that all the parties can present their views in detail.
need for technological change
Some technical limitations have also emerged in the current process. Such as limited word limit for answers and limited ability to upload documents. Organizations have sought to extend these limits so that they can present their suggestions and arguments in detail.