Central Government Employees Propose Family Unit Expansion and Pay Revisions in 8th Pay Commission

Central government employee unions are advocating for key changes in the 8th Pay Commission, including expanding the family unit from three to five members in salary calculations, which could raise minimum pay by approximately 66%. They also seek an increased fitment factor around 3.25, enhanced annual increments, improved promotion policies, and higher leave encashment limits. These demands aim to adjust salaries and pensions to rising living costs and are being consolidated into a unified memorandum for government consideration.