Constitution of 8th CPC, Scap NPS, 18 months DA arrears includes 7 Point Charter of Demand submitted to Cabinet Secretary by Confederation with notice of Lunch Hour Demonstration at workplaces on 19th July, 2024

Constitution of 8th CPC, Scap NPS, 18 months DA arrears includes 7 Point Charter of Demand submitted to Cabinet Secretary by Confederation with notice of Lunch Hour Demonstration at workplaces on 19th July, 2024

The Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers has announced a Lunch Hour Demonstration at workplaces on July 19, 2024. The protest aims to address several pressing issues outlined in their Charter of Demands, which includes the immediate constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission, scrapping the National Pension System (NPS) in favour of restoring the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), and releasing 18 months of Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) that were frozen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional demands include the removal of the 5% ceiling on compassionate appointments, filling all vacant posts across departments, and ensuring the democratic functioning of associations and federations. The protest signifies the growing unrest among central government employees regarding these unresolved issues.

CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS
North Avenue New Delhi-110001

Ref: Confd. Demand Day/2024

Dated: 06 July.2024

To

The Cabinet Secretary,
Cabinet Secretariat,
Government of India,
Rashtrapati Bhawan,
New Delhi-110001

Respected Sir,

This is to give notice that the employees who are the members of the affiliated organizations of the Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers will hold Lunch hours Demonstration at work place on 19th July-2024 and send resolution.

The Charter of Demands in pursuant of which employees will observe above action programs is enclosed.

Thanking you.

Yours Sincerely,

(S.B. Yadav)
Secretary General

Encl: Charter of Demands

Copy to: The Finance Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, New Delhi-110001

CHARTER OF DEMANDS

1. Immediate Constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission.

2. Scrap NPS, Restore OPS for all employees.

3. To Release 18 months DA/DR which was frozen during the COVID -19 Pandemic to employees and Pensioners, Restoration of commuted part of pension after 12 years instead of 15 years at present.

4. Remove 5% ceiling on Compassionate Appointment, grant compassionate appointment to all the wards/Dependents of the deceased employee.

5. Fill up all vacant posts of all the cadres in all Departments, stop outsourcing and contractorization in Government Departments.

6. Ensure Democratic functioning of Association/Federations as per provisions of JCM mechanism:

   (A) Grant recognition to Association/Federations which are pending, Withdraw the de-recognition orders of Postal Gr. C Union, NFPE, ISROSA.

   (B) Stop imposition of Rule 15 1(c) on service Association/Federations.

7. Regularize Casual, Contractual labours and GDS employees, grant equal status to employees of Autonomous Bodies to that of CG Employees.

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