EPFO Pension Hike, 8th Pay Commission: Trade Unions' Budget Demands
New Delhi: Trade Unions on Monday pressed for increasing minimum EPFO pension 5 times to Rs 5,000 per month, immediate constitution of the 8th Pay Commission and higher taxes on super rich in the upcoming 2025-26 Budget.
In their customary pre-budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, trade union leaders also demanded an increase in income tax exemption limit to Rs 10 lakh per annum, social security scheme for gig workers, and restoration of old pension scheme (OPS) for government employees. The Budget for 2025-26 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman........
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