New Delhi, June 26 -- The Lucknow meetings of the 8th Pay Commission concluded on Tuesday, and central government employees and pensioners are now awaiting for the next round of consultations in Bhubaneswar and Kolkata in July.

The sooner the 8th Pay Commission submits its report and the government gives its approval, the earlier these employees and pensioners can expect revised salaries and pensions.

Meanwhile, employee unions reiterated their demand for a higher fitment factor, with the Bharatiya Pratiraksha Mazdoor Sangh (BPMS) seeking a multiplier of 4.0, while the National Council (JCM) Staff Side and the All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF) have each demanded a fitment factor of 3.833.

The size of the salary and pension...