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Final 4-day warning for millions of retirees: 'If you don't apply...'

Those who retire in 2025 will receive between 25 and 35 percent lower pensions than those who retired in 2024. Stating that this gap will not close in the long term, HAK-İŞ has advised workers to submit their retirement applications by December 31.

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Final 4-day warning for millions of retirees: 'If you don't apply...'

A critical warning for employees about to retire has come from the HAK-İŞ Confederation. According to the confederation's statement, those who retire within 2024 will face a 25 to 35 percent difference in their pension compared to those who wait until 2025. To prevent this situation, it was recommended that workers complete their applications by December 31, 2024.
Final 4-day warning for millions of retirees: 'If you don't apply...'

In a written statement issued by HAK-İŞ, it was noted that those who are eligible to retire in 2024 but postpone their retirement to 2025 will receive a lower pension.
Final 4-day warning for millions of retirees: 'If you don't apply...'

The statement expressed that the salary gap will continue to increase in the coming years in line with inflation adjustment rates. It is estimated that this gap may only close within 5-6 years.
Final 4-day warning for millions of retirees: 'If you don't apply...'

CALL FOR LEGAL REGULATION

HAK-İŞ emphasized that this situation could create grievances for workers and pointed out that a legal regulation should be made by the end of the year. However, it was stated that no such regulation is currently on the agenda.
Final 4-day warning for millions of retirees: 'If you don't apply...'

HAK-İŞ shared the following details regarding the application process:
Final 4-day warning for millions of retirees: 'If you don't apply...'

Workers in public institutions and state-owned companies: Those whose payroll periods are between December 15, 2024, and January 14, 2025, will be considered 2024 retirees if they submit their retirement petitions by January 14, 2025.
Final 4-day warning for millions of retirees: 'If you don't apply...'

Other workers in the private sector and public institutions: Those whose payroll periods are between December 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, must submit their petitions by December 31, 2024.
Final 4-day warning for millions of retirees: 'If you don't apply...'

CALL FROM HAK-İŞ

The statement included the following remarks:

“It is clearly evident that the pensions of those who retire in 2024 will be higher. It is important for our workers to submit their petitions by the specified dates to avoid grievances in the coming years. Those considering retirement in future years should not forget that the pension gap can only be closed in the long term.”
Final 4-day warning for millions of retirees: 'If you don't apply...'

HAK-İŞ drew attention to the importance of acting both individually and collectively to ensure workers do not suffer a loss of rights. These critical warnings regarding 2024 retirement have once again highlighted the importance of retirement planning in working life.