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8th Pay Commission: 6 key demands by Railway employee's body; better pay, merging of pay scales, hardship allowance and more
8th Pay Commission news: The All India Railwaymen's Federation has made significant recommendations to the 8th Pay Commission. Higher pay scales are proposed to match the Indian Railways' modernization efforts and working conditions. Special allowances have been requested due to the inherent risks and hardships faced by railway employees. The issues of female loco pilots and track maintainers have been highlighted for attention.
India railway unions seek ₹69,000 minimum pay under 8th Pay Commission
In a bid for enhanced worker welfare, the National Federation of Indian Railwaymen has approached the 8th Central Pay Commission with key demands. They seek to establish a minimum salary of ₹69,000, which includes a fitment factor of 3.833. The federation requests an adjustment in the annual increment from 3% to 6% and proposes five promotional opportunities during an employee's tenure.
Railway worker body seeks Rs 69,000 minimum wage from 8th pay commission
The National Federation of Indian Railwaymen has presented demands to the 8th Central Pay Commission. They have requested a minimum salary of Rs 69,000 for employees, along with a fitment factor of 3.833. Additionally, they seek an increase in annual increments from 3% to 6% and at least five promotions during service. The federation also wants the merger of dearness allowance with basic pay when it reaches 25%.
Railway Board gives recognition to AIRF, NFIR for five years
The Railway Board has recognized the All India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF) and the National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR) for five years. This recognition follows their success in secret ballot elections held in December 2024. The federations must adhere to the Indian Railway Establishment Manual provisions and cannot maintain political funds.
Unions protest as Railways mulls opening of its stadiums for commercial use
In a reply to a query in Parliament in March this year, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal had said that the national transporter has identified 87 land parcels, 84 railway colonies, four hill railways and three stadiums for asset monetisation so far.
Rail union demands parity in compensation with frontline workers in case of death on duty during COVID
In a letter to Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, general secretary of the All India Railwaymen's Federation Shiva Gopal Mishra said around 1,500 railway staffers died during the pandemic while more than one lakh have been infected by the virus.
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Railway union calls for 'direct action' if productivity linked bonus not paid by October 20
AIRF general secretary Shiv Gopal Mishra said railwaymen worked 24X7 during the COVID-19 pandemic but the government was ignoring this "legitimate" demand of the railway employees.
Govt approves 78-day wages as productivity bonus to railway employees: Javadekar
This is for the sixth consecutive year that productivity linked bonus is being given to railway employees.
Better jail than rail: Fernandes' slogan that led to Asia's biggest railway strike
Fernandes used this slogan during meetings to enthuse workers into participating in the strike.
Railwaymen to protest in Parliament tomorrow for better pay, withdrawal of NPS
Around 40,000-50,000 railway employees from across the country were expected to join the march tomorrow to Parliament.
Over 500 railwaymen to be trained abroad on high-speed rail tech
The public transporter has asked SNCF, the French railways, to explore possibilities of running trains at 200 kmph on the Delhi-Chandigarh route.
All-India Railwaymen's Federation threatens strike
"We will conduct a secret ballot on Februray 11 and 12 to decide the date and future course of action (on strike)," AIRF General Secretary said.
Railway union members oppose new pension scheme
Members of a railway union has opposed the new pension scheme and demanded that the employees should be kept out of the ambit of the scheme.
Railwaymen likely to get 78-day bonus
The proposal to give 78-day bonus to railwaymen is likely to come up tomorrow at the Cabinet meeting, sources said.
Ratan Tata to chair second Kaya Kalp meet tomorrow
Noted industrialist and Tata Group's chairman emeritus Ratan Tata will hold the second meeting of Kaya Kalp council here tomorrow.
Railway employees raise demand for One Rank One Pension
"The issue of OROP for railway employees was discussed in the Seventh Pay Commission and we will raise the issue again."
Railway unions trash Bibek Debroy panel's recommendations
AIRF has maintained that the system will be destroyed if corporate houses are allowed to run train services as they will charge airlines-like erratic fare only to benefit the business houses.
Let private players run trains, says Debroy panel
The high-powered panel has also asked the national transporter to withdraw from welfare services such as running schools and hospitals and managing Railway Protection Force (RPF).
Railway Union's red flag to Board restructure plan
"Speedy execution of rail projects involving decongestion and strengthening of tracks are some of the vital areas that need to be concentrated upon."
Railway employees federation threatens strike over 'privatisation'
Gopal said the employees were opposing the move as the system of railways has been "jeopardised" wherever privatisation had been done the world over.
Five-day-a-week schedule to continue: AIRF
Govt will not extend 5-days-a-week working schedule to 6 days for Central govt employees, All India Railwaymen's Federation General Secretary Shiv Gopal Mishra claimed.
97 pc railway employees ready to go on strike over demands: Unions
AIRF had also conducted a poll which it claimed had returned the verdict that a majority of the employees supported a general strike for fulfilment of their demands.
Indian Railways headed for first indefinite strike in October
Its first indefinite strike in 39 years, All India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF) - has issued a call to its 1.4 million workers to strike work.
Railwaymen federation threatens to go on indefinite strike
All India Railwaymen's Federation today threatened to go on an indefinite strike if their demands, including setting up of the Seventh Pay Commission and scrapping of the new pension scheme, are not met.
AIRF’s triumph in railways union polls offers new narrative for general elections
Railways union polls offer narrative for general elections if they are considered as barometer to assess mood of the working class.
Railway trade unions endorse fare hike, but passengers unhappy
Railway trade unions today welcomed the decision to hike fares of all classes from midnight of January 21, but passengers expressed dismay.
Railway employee unions to go on 24- hour hunger strike on Tuesday
Railway employee unions has decided to launch a country-wide 24-hour hunger strike tomorrow to demand better package for employees.
Railwaymen's federation appeals PM for Rs 50,000 cr package
In an appeal to the PM, AIRF has sought Rs 50,000 crore from the government to save the Railways from the financial crisis.
Free pass for railwaymen in Duronto soon: Dinesh Trivedi
Railways plans to issue free passes or duty passes for employees to travel in the superfast Duronto Express, Railway Minister said.
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