They raise a letter from retirees to all deputies

The Turkish Pensioners Association (TÜED) sent a letter to all deputies of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey requesting an increase in their pensions.

In the letter sent with the signature of TÜED President Kazım Ergün, it is highlighted that approximately 6 million retirees have to make ends meet with the lowest pension of 7,500 lira.

Ergün said: “With the collective agreement, the basic salary of public workers was determined at 21 thousand lira and the basic salary of civil servants was determined at 22 thousand lira. “While there is currently a significant wage gap between employees and retirees and our expectation of adaptation to correct this situation is on the table, the expectations of our retirees are to receive a raise at least equivalent to that of employees,” he stated.

“Otherwise, the wage inequality between employees and retirees, which is at least double, will triple or quadruple,” Ergün said, adding: “This situation will be a disappointment for retirees who have served this country for years and “Social peace will be affected.” be damaged.” “With the increase in the CPI every six months, the difference will increase faster and will cause the closing of a very deep wound in society,” he stated.

‘IF AT LEAST, IT SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE LEVEL OF THE MINIMUM WAGE’

Ergün stressed that the 25 percent increase in July disappointed retirees and used the following expressions in the letter:

“Our request to Your Excellency is to make improvements that provide some relief to our retirees, reduce the lowest pension to at least the level of the minimum wage and increase at least 8 thousand liras for those who earn a monthly salary above 7 thousand. 500 lira, as promised, and to ensure that our pensioners, widows and orphans receive a raise in parliament.” is to be your voice.

‘RETIRED HAVE NO STAGE LEFT’

Our retirees do not have the patience or strength to wait for the end of the year or the 2024 budget. Our purchasing power may have fallen to its lowest level in this century.

“Our retirement community, with its calloused hands and praying mouth, will face the steps taken towards it today, as in the past, with a maturity commensurate with its dignity and will fully appreciate it.” (AA)