The unit the legislative provisions for the retirement of relatives with disabilities was announced by the Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Security Anna Efthymiou, in response to Parliament In two topical questions concerning critical issues of the insurance and pension system.
Opening her position in Parliament, Deputy Foreign Minister Anna Efthimiou made a special reference to the Pan -Hellenic strike in a relative mention of MP Argolida. “SYRIZA – DOCTORY ALLIGNES” Mr. George Gavrilou emphasizing the government’s total respect for workers’ struggles to defend their labor rights.
“We respect deeply and honor the workers’ struggles to defend their rights. As an opposition, you are not only claiming a share of the sensitivity to defend workers’ rights. You are aiming for a man, I will not say politician, but to a man who has identified his course with the protection of labor rights. “
Mrs Efthimiou emphasized that the New Democracy government and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security has proven its commitment to strengthening labor rights, noting: “Through a politician grid, we have managed to create 500,000 new jobs. Unemployment has declined to 8%, women’s unemployment has decreased by 50% compared to 2019, and unemployment of young people has fallen significantly. “
Regarding the supposedly thirteen -hour, the Deputy Minister clarified:
“Concerning the so -called ‘Thirteen -hour’, the Minister, Niki Kerameos, has repeatedly explained that this is an exceptional arrangement, under strict terms and conditions. The eight -hour period is not abolished. It is a fundamental labor right, for which laborious workers have become, which we respect and honor. “
Error restoration in the pensions of TSPETE
The first position concerned the timely question submitted by the MP Argolida of the KO. “SYRIZA – DOCUMENTARY ALLIGHT” Mr. George Gavrilos. The deputy minister referred to the recalculation of the pensions of the former Insured of TSPETE, stressing that this is a necessary institutional process of recovering errors due to incorrect data from the National Bank to the former National Bank’s pensioners. The Deputy Minister explained that the procedure was initiated at the requests of the pensioners themselves and their club. According to E-EFKA data, for about 12,500 cases, 2,791 envelopes have been processed, of which 1,976 have been unnecessary amounts paid. Mrs Efthymiou made it clear that “re -examination is not an act of punishment or depreciation of pensioners’ offer, but necessary action to restore legality.” He emphasized that E-EFKA is legally obliged to seek these amounts in accordance with the provisions of Law 4387/2016.
Retirement of parents with disabilities with no -age disabled
The second position of the Deputy Minister concerned the timely question of the Imathia MP. “HELLENIC SOLUTION” Mr. Vassiliou Kotidis, on the pensions of mothers of people with disabilities. The deputy minister referred to the co-ordinated efforts of the Ministry through the establishment and operation of a relevant work group to establish new single rules for E-EFKA’s pensions and disability benefits, including pensions of relatives with disabilities.
“The government is considering the institutionalization of uniform rules in order to support the carers of our vulnerable fellow citizens. The issue of their retirement is already being considered within the framework of the working group set up at the Ministry, with the aim of mapping the existing rules for all disability pensions of the E-EFKA and Branchs, the Singlement of Legislative Provisions for the retirement of relatives with disabilities. Establishment. “
The deputy minister underlined the reciprocal nature of our social security system. “Unlike welfare benefits, which are a social benefit based on income or other criteria, the retirement system is based on the principle of reciprocity: Every citizen who works and pays contributions has the right to receive a similar pension, proportional to his insurance contributions and working time.”
“As a government, we recognize that the care of the most vulnerable begins with the care of those who stand next to them. We pay particular attention to social protection and pension dignity. However, it is reasonable, of course, that we are making fair and legal interventions, with respect to insured and taxpayers. “