Trade unions seek increase in min EPFO pension to Rs 5,000

Trade unions have urged for a five-fold increase in the minimum EPFO pension to Rs 5,000 per month and the immediate formation of the 8th Pay Commission. They called for higher taxes on the super rich, increased income tax exemption to Rs 10 lakh, and social security schemes for gig and agricultural workers, while opposing privatisation and corporatisation of PSUs. Read More