Central Govt Employees Plan Feb 2026 Strike Over 8th Pay Commission Demands
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News18•30-01-2026, 17:05
Central Govt Employees Plan Feb 2026 Strike Over 8th Pay Commission Demands
- •The Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers (CCGEW) announced a nationwide strike on February 12, 2026.
- •The strike is in protest of the government's failure to address demands related to the 8th Pay Commission and other service matters.
- •Key demands include 20% interim relief from January 1, 2026, and modification of the 8th CPC's Terms of Reference.
- •CCGEW also seeks the merger of 50% DA/DR with basic pay/pension and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
- •Other demands cover frozen DA/DR, commuted pension restoration, compassionate appointments, and regularization of contractual staff.
Why It Matters: Central government employees plan a major strike in 2026 over unresolved 8th Pay Commission and pension issues.
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