Nationwide Strike on Feb 12: Government Employees Demand Pay Revision, OPS, and DA Arrears

• Central government employees and pensioners plan a nationwide strike on February 12 over various demands.
• Key demands include changes to the 8th Pay Commission, merging 50% DA with basic pay, and 20% interim relief.
• Unions are pushing for the abolition of NPS/UPS and the reinstatement of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
• Demands also include the release of 18 months of COVID-period DA arrears and reducing pension commutation recovery to 11 years.
• Employees oppose labor law changes, outsourcing, and seek equal pay for contract workers and social security for unorganized sector.

Why It Matters: Central government employees and pensioners will strike on Feb 12 for pay revision, OPS, and arrears.