Unions Push for Old Pension Scheme and Permanent Pay Revision Under 8th Pay Commission

As the 8th Pay Commission takes shape, employee unions have put forward key demands, including the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme for central government workers. Representatives have also called for a permanent wage-revision mechanism to eliminate the decade-long wait between pay commissions. Legal experts have raised concerns over some of the proposals, questioning their feasibility and implications. The demands reflect longstanding grievances among government employees over retirement security and timely salary revisions.