The League of Trade Unions of Macedonia (LSM) has expressed significant concern regarding ongoing discussions about increasing the retirement age for accessing a pension. Specifically, the organization noted alarm over the public mention of setting the retirement age at 72. In a recent statement shared via their social media channels, the LSM cautioned against policy measures that appear to disproportionately affect workers.
They pointed out that historical proposals, originating from groups not representing labor interests, have often negatively impacted the working class. The union stated that previous attempts to address the Pension Fund deficit—whether through raising contribution rates or solely by extending the age of retirement—have proven unsustainable in the long run. According to the LSM, these measures have failed to resolve the underlying structural deficiencies within the pension system.
The LSM advocates for a comprehensive review of the pension framework, suggesting that superficial adjustments are insufficient. They maintain that simply increasing the required contribution or raising the age threshold without addressing deep-seated structural issues will not guarantee the financial stability of the retirement system for the workforce. The union’s stance emphasizes the need for sustainable, worker-centric reforms rather than temporary fiscal fixes.
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