The Police Branch of the ISOTITA trade union has made a final appeal for legislation to end the pension reduction imposed on security and armed forces personnel who must leave active service before the age of 65.
The appeal comes ahead of Thursday’s meeting of the Labour Advisory Body.
Union seeks clear legal provision
In a statement, the branch said it expects the final text of the bill to include “a clear and fair provision abolishing the 12% deduction in cases involving the compulsory retirement of members of the security forces and armed forces”.
It added that if such a provision is not included, efforts to secure justice for those affected will continue through every lawful and institutional means.
Branch describes deduction as unfair
“This is not merely a financial or budgetary measure. It is a serious and long-standing injustice against people who served the state under exceptional, demanding and often dangerous conditions,” the branch said.
“It is inconceivable that people who, because of the nature of their duties and their special service status, are required to leave active service before the age of 65 should then face a 12% reduction in their pension,” it added.
“This injustice must be abolished without hesitation,” the branch said.
Source: CNA
