Karnataka government employees withdraw strike after 17 per cent hike
The Karnataka State Government Employees Association swiftly decided to withdraw their indefinite strike on Wednesday after the state government announced an interim hike of up to 17 per cent in basic salary. Moreover, the state government has also decided to establish a committee to examine the possibility of returning to the Old Pension Scheme.
After meeting with members of the association on Tuesday night, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai held further discussions with finance department officials and the KSGEA on Wednesday morning. Subsequently, the state government issued an order announcing a salary hike of up to 17 per cent for government employees, effective from 1 April 2023.
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, “We will provide 17 per cent hike to all government employees in the state and orders regarding the same are already issued. The 7th pay commission has already been appointed and I have already discussed it with the employee associations."
