Tag: OPS
Revised NPS for Maharashtra govt staff
In response to the state government employees’ demand for the old pension scheme or OPS to be reinstated, the Maharashtra government has announced a...
Karnataka state employees to protest against anti-worker policies
Condemning the anti-employee policies implemented by both the Central and state governments, the Karnataka State Employees Association has declared its intention to stage a...
Assam govt workers warn of escalating protests if pension demand ignored
On 31 January, 2024, the government workers in Assam called for the reinstatement of the old pension scheme (OPS). They said that if the...
Karnataka government includes 13,000 employees in OPS
An official notice was issued by the government of Karnataka that stated approximately 13,000 state government employees would be included in the old pension...
Restore old pension scheme: JFROPS
Central government staff, including employees of the Railways, Defence, Postal and State governments have started a four-day relay hunger fast across the country, demanding...
Maharashtra government workers end strike as CM considers OPS
Government employees in Maharashtra have concluded their indefinite strike after Eknath Shinde, chief minister (CM), Maharashtra, assured them of considering the revival of the...
PSMSU strike extends to 6 December, affecting 50 departments
Since 8 November 2023, members of the Punjab State Ministerial Service Union (PSMSU) have been on strike, demanding the implementation of the old pension...
Demand for restoration of OPS in many parts of India
In Punjab, the Punjab Civil Medical Services Association (PCMSA) has assured support to the Punjab State Ministerial Services (PSMS) Union in its fight for...
Thousands gather to demand restoration of OPS
On 1 October 2023, the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi was witness to a huge gathering of employees of the Central government and 20 state...
Assam government employees rally for OPS restoration
On August 22 and 23, 2023, the All Assam Government NPS Employees’ Association (AAGNPSEA) has called for a strike to reinstate the old pension...
Rally against National Pension Scheme on 10 August, in Delhi
A rally is to be held in Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, demanding the restoration of the old pension scheme (OPS). The rally, which has the...
Amidst the OPS-NPS conflict, govt denies proposal for 40-45% minimum pension
There has been a heated conflict between the central government and the opposition regarding the old pension scheme (OPS) and the new pension scheme...
Employees of HPSEB to receive benefits of OPS
The state government, led by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, chief minister, Himachal Pradesh, has taken a significant step to ensure social security for employees of...
OPS implementation will benefit 1,36,000 employees: Himachal Pradesh government
The implementation of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) has been discussed widely in recent days, and many states have already put it into action....
Unions want OPS restored, Raghuram Rajan says, ‘not a good idea’
While various employee unions of Central and state governments are threatening to agitate if the old pension scheme is not restored, Raghuram Rajan, former...
OPS or NPS: Chattisgarh govt lets its employees decide
The Congress government has offered employees the option to choose between the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and the New Pension Scheme (NPS) in the...
Pension bills surpass salary, wages bill of centre & 3 states:...
Expenditure on pension has become an important part of the fixed expenditure for the Central and state governments in recent years, mentions the latest...
Old Pension Scheme: Disgruntled Punjab govt staff hold massive protest rally
To express their dissatisfaction with the recently-released notification for the restoration of the old pension scheme (OPS), a rally was held in Punjab by...
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In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
Why are so many H-1B workers in the US switching jobs?
A recent study has revealed that more and more H-1B visa holders in the US are switching jobs. In fact, there was a record...
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Navendu Shekhar named head HR at India Today
After serving as director-HR (business, strategy and corporate functions) at Cashree Payments for well over two and a half years, Navendu Shekhar has joined...
Google terminates 28 employees over Israel protests
Google terminated 28 employees following protests staged by a small group of Alphabet workers against the tech giant's collaboration with Israel. The protests, which...
Did Lufthansa incur huge losses due to strikes by staff?
Lufthansa Group apparently posted losses to the tune of €849 million in March 2024, whereas its losses in Q1 of 2023 were only €273...
Google CEO urges respectful disagreement as protests erupt
The past few days have seen internal tensions rise at Google. Employee protests against the company’s business dealings with Israel resulted in nine arrests...
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