8th Pay Commission: Key Demands for Salary Hike, Fitment Factor, DA Allowance

• The 8th Pay Commission, constituted last year, is working on emoluments, retirement benefits, and service conditions for Central Government employees and pensioners.
• AITUC has proposed a minimum fitment factor of 3.0, aiming for a sharp increase in basic pay and pensions.
• Demands include doubling the annual increment to 6%, ensuring at least five promotions over a 30-year career, and restoring the Old Pension Scheme.
• AITUC seeks a 5% pension increase every five years and an overhaul of the Dearness Allowance calculation with a revised inflation index.
• Higher compensation for risky jobs (Railways, defence, CAPF) and bonus reforms are also among the key proposals.