Çorum'da emekliler düşük maaş zammını protesto etti

Summary

In this passionate speech, the speaker addresses a gathering to discuss the pressing issues faced by retirees in Çorum, highlighting the first-time initiatives in the region aimed at fostering unity and solidarity through social media. They emphasize the significant drop in retirement pensions since 2008, criticizing the government for allowing pensions to fall below the minimum wage while employers are penalized for such actions. The speech calls for removing the 'basic pension' terminology, demanding pensions at least equal to the minimum wage, and criticizes the inadequate adjustments and financial struggles faced by the elderly. The speaker passionately advocates for fair treatment and dignity for retirees, challenging the government's approach to pensioners' welfare and expressing a strong desire for change and justice.

Takeaways

• 😡 The speaker is unhappy with the low pensions for retirees in Turkey.
• 😞 The minimum pension is now below the minimum wage, making life very difficult.
• 🤔 The pension calculation ratio was lowered in 2008, reducing pensions significantly.
• 😠 The government doesn't allow private companies to pay below minimum wage, yet pays pensions below it.
• 😤 Municipalities have increased worker wages, while pensions remain very low.
• 😢 Retirees can't afford basic necessities like buying a house or car with their pensions.
• 😫 Retirees feel humiliated and want dignified pensions, not charity handouts.
• 😡 The president should remember his promises about tea and bagel costs.
• 🤨 Retirees are struggling to survive and want the president to hear their voices.
• 😠 Retirees feel betrayed and will respond in the elections.

Q & A

What is the main issue being discussed in the video?

The main issue is the low retirement pensions in Turkey that are below the hunger threshold. There are calls for the government to address this.

When did the rules for calculating retirement pensions in Turkey change?

The rules changed in 2008 with Law 5510 which reduced the rate used to calculate pensions from around 70% to around 34%.

How do current minimum retirement pensions compare to minimum wage?

The minimum retirement pension is now around 70% less than the minimum wage in Turkey.

What are the main demands made in the video?

The main demands are to remove the 'root wage' terminology, make minimum pensions equal to minimum wage, and have equal increments in pensions going forward.

Why can't retirees buy a house or car with current pensions?

Current pensions are so low that retirees cannot afford major purchases like a house or car.

How do retirement pensions compare to government employee wages?

Government employees received a 49% raise recently, making their minimum wage around 32,500 lira per month, much higher than retirement pensions.

What is the reaction to Istanbul mayor's offer of 2500 lira assistance?

There is rejection of the 2500 lira assistance as charity. The demand is for fair pensions, not handouts.

How have pensions changed since 2002?

In 2002 the minimum pension could buy 8 loaves of bread. Now with inflation, the minimum pension can only buy 3 loaves.

What message is there for President Erdogan?

There is an appeal for President Erdogan to address the pension issue urgently, as he understands the cost of bread and tea.

What is the warning if pensions don't improve?

There is a warning that the government will see the reaction of pensioners at the next elections if they ignore this issue.