8th Pay Commission: Employee Unions Push for Pay Scale Merger in New Wage Revision

The 8th Pay Commission is set to recommend wage-related changes impacting approximately 50 lakh central government employees and around 65 lakh pensioners. Employee unions are advocating for a pay scale merger as part of the upcoming revision. A pay scale merger involves consolidating lower pay grades into higher ones, effectively raising the baseline salary for affected workers. Unions argue this restructuring would reduce wage disparities and provide greater financial security to lower-ranked employees. The commission's final recommendations are expected to shape the compensation framework for millions of government workers and retirees.