New Delhi, May 7 -- Organisations and unions of employees from the Defence and Railways ministries are set to hold meetings with the 8th central pay commission (CPC) on 13 and 14 May as the body undertakes its consultation process.

Ahead of this, the All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF), has submitted its suggestions to the panel, according to a report by The Economic Times. The body represents civilian employees with the defence ministry, which includes accountants, private secretaries, stenographers, technicians, and translators, across departments.

According to the ET Wealth report, the body has suggested 3.833 fitment factor, higher start pay for different qualifications, minimum pay hike to Rs.69,000, revised cadre struct...