The 8th Pay Commission is actively consulting with three major unions: the National Council Joint Consultative Machinery (NCJCM), the Maharashtra Old Pension Organisation, and the All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF). These groups represent a wide array of central government employees, pensioners, and defence civilians. Their proposals include a minimum basic pay of ₹69,000 and a fitment factor of 3.833. The unions are advocating for significant reforms in salary structures, pension systems, and allowances, emphasizing the need for a complete overhaul rather than just incremental adjustments. The Commission's recommendations are anticipated by mid-2027, making these discussions crucial for shaping future compensation policies. The unions also propose various structural reforms, including a unified pay matrix and improved career progression models, highlighting the importance of these changes for the financial well-being of employees and pensioners. As the Commission continues its consultations, the feedback and data from these unions will play a vital role in the final report on salary and pension revisions.