(Finance) – “It is clear that, despite the continuous slogans and promises made during the election campaign, the government has only one objective: raise money once again on pensions“. This was stated in a note by Confederal Secretary of the Cgil, Lara Ghiglionecommenting on the hypotheses regarding pensions that have emerged in recent weeks.
“The two budget laws approved to date – continues the union leader – clearly demonstrate this: from cuts to pension equalization, with which the government has been making money until 2032 for a good 61.3 billion euros grossup to the Review of performance rates for public employeeswhich will affect more than 700 thousand workers and will allow the government to cut another 61.3 billion through 2043“. Furthermore, the Confederal Secretary denounces the elimination of any form of flexibility in exit: “Option Woman has been effectively cancelledwhile the requirements of The ages for the Social Bee have been increasedmaking it increasingly difficult for workers to access their pension. Quota 103 was a total failure, as the CGIL had long been claiming.
“The intention of the Executive seems to be to retain workers, especially in the public sectorat work as long as possible, without providing for any turnover. Quality public services must be guaranteed through targeted investments in staff and professionalism and not by forcing workers to remain in service”. For Ghiglione then “further extending the windows for early retirement by four months would mean postpone the retirement age to 43 years and 5 months for men and 42 years and 5 months for women. Forget about quota 41“.
“Furthermore – he adds – not extending Ape Sociale and Opzione Donna, already significantly reduced for 2024, would be madness. And the idea of introducing a contributory recalculation with 41 years of contributions is unacceptable, as it could lead to cuts exceeding 20%, especially for early workers“.
The Confederal Secretary of the Cgil continues: “Once again It is being considered to cut the revaluation of pension benefits at a time when inflation is putting everyone’s purchasing power to the test, but especially those who are already retired and live with limited resources. It’s a shame, especially considering the promises made during the election campaign” https://www.Finance.it/DettaglioNews/127_2024-08-28_TLB/. “Another critical issue – adds Ghiglione – is represented by the proposal of mandatory allocation of 25% of the TFR to pension funds. This will not solve the problem of low pensions and does not respond to the needs of young people, who instead need work and a guaranteed pension. For many workers, the TFR represents a fundamental social safety net, given the precariousness and low wages”.
“We ask the Government to open a serious discussion on pensions. It is unacceptable that for a year there has been no dialogue with the social partners on such a delicate issue. All this unofficial news that is circulating is, for the Cgil, unacceptable. It is time for the Government to stop making money on the backs of those who have worked a lifetime and start thinking about the future of young people and womenotherwise – concludes Ghiglione – we risk helplessly witnessing a flight of talent abroad, with devastating consequences for our country”.