"We will take steps to satisfy our retirees"

Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan answered Millet News Agency Editor-in-Chief Sinan Burhan's questions about pensions and minimum wage in Mardin.

Stating that important steps will be taken for retirees, Işıkhan said, "We are aware of the situation of our retirees and our minimum wage earners. We will take steps that will please our retirees. We will have good news."

"WE WILL HAVE GOOD GOOD NEWS FOR OUR PENSIONERS"

Minister Işıkhan announced that minimum wage studies will start in December. When Sinan Burhan asked at what stage the work on pensions was, Minister Işıkhan said that the Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek and the Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz made important statements on the subject.

Stating that the studies are continuing, Işıkhan said, "We are also following this issue closely. We will support our retirees by evaluating the budget opportunities correctly. Our work continues. As Turkey, we have allocated an important resource for our retirees. We are aware of the situation our retirees are in. We will take important steps in this regard. We will take steps that will please our retirees. We will have good news."

LOW PREMIUM ADDRESSED HIGH SALARY BALANCE

Minister Işıkhan also spoke about the balance between the premiums paid in the retirement system and the salary received. Stating that especially some Tarım Bağ-Kur and SSK insured people pay very low premiums, Işıkhan stated that in accordance with the social state understanding, these people can be paid higher pensions in return for the premiums they deposit, with the application of the lowest pension.

Stating that some citizens who pay low premiums should receive a lower monthly salary compared to the normal premium account, they can receive a higher monthly salary with the support provided by the Treasury in accordance with the social state principle, Işıkhan emphasized that social state practices come into play at this point.

Touching on the differences between pensions, Minister Işıkhan emphasized that not everyone receives the same pension. Işıkhan pointed out that pensions vary according to the premiums deposited and earnings in working life, and said that there are also citizens who receive pensions above 100 thousand liras. Minister Işıkhan pointed out that those who pay high premiums can receive higher pensions. Işıkhan stated that premium payment amounts and work history should also be taken into account when evaluating pensions.

"WE WILL TRY TO GIVE THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE FIGURE"

Minister Işıkhan stated that minimum wage studies will start in December and said, "We will not victimize our minimum wage earners. We will do our best, we will try to give the highest possible figure."