8th Pay Commission: Employees Demand Higher Minimum Wage, Fitment Factor

• Central government employees and unions are actively discussing the 8th Pay Commission, focusing on minimum wage and fitment factor.
• Employee organizations advocate for an updated salary determination method beyond old standards to meet modern needs.
• The Staff Side demands the minimum wage include digital/technical expenses (mobile, internet) and other modern necessities, unlike the 7th Pay Commission.
• Employees expect a higher fitment factor due to inflation, rising household costs, and increased expenses for education and health.
• Government departments have begun internal preparations for the financial impact, indicating high expectations for salary revisions.

Why It Matters: Central employees push for a modern minimum wage and higher fitment factor in the 8th Pay Commission.