2014 – An Unforgettable Year for Central Government Employees ..! 2014 was a year of expectations, disappointments, and trials and tribulations for Central Government Employees and Pensioners too. About Central Govt Employees at a glance 2014 – This article brings you some important events and announcements… Strike : The year began with a collective decision of all employees federations to go on a strike demanding, among other things, 50% DA merger, and date of effect of the 7th CPC. When it became clear that there was going to be a change of government at the Centre, the federations began to plan their moves in order to somehow convince the Congress Government to accept their demands. At last, the Confederation alone held protests on February 10 and 11. Other federations announced that they want to resolve the issue by holding talks and withdrew their strike plans. But the Central Government remained unmoved. Retirement Age : A huge rumour started that in a des