HAK-İŞ Call for Reform for the Social Security System

Arslan emphasizes that Turkey's biggest retirement problems are unregistered employment and lack of collection of SSI premium receivables., He stated that the current system should be transformed into a fair and modern structure..

Unregistered Employment Crisis in Retirement

Arslan, In his speech at the "Current Problems of the Pension System and Solution Suggestions Report" introductory meeting organized by HAK-İŞ Academy, drew attention to the damage caused by unregistered employment to the social security system. Arslan, “SGK's 2023 premium receivables that could not be collected according to data 600 Stating that it reached billion TL, If these receivables are collected, there will be a percentage increase in pensions. 50 He noted that it is possible to increase.

Salary Differences Increase in Retirement

Arslan also touched upon the imbalance in pensions., 2025A worker who will retire in, Noting that he will receive a lower salary compared to those who retire this year., “Paying more premiums and receiving less salary is unacceptable. "Arrangements must be made to eliminate this injustice," he said.. Arslan, He stated that they expect concrete steps to be taken by the end of the year to ensure justice in the system..

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Budget Problem in Social Security

Arslan, The decrease in the share of social security expenditures in national income, Pointing out that it negatively affects the quality of life of retirees, “While social security expenditures were 7.6 percent of GNP in 2009,, this rate decreased to 6.4 percent in 2023. This decline, "It shows that the state does not allocate sufficient resources to the social security system," he said.. Arslan, He also pointed out that the share of tax revenues received by retirees in Turkey is behind the OECD averages..

Solution Suggestions for Low Salaries in Retirement

At the meeting, Labor and Social Security Expert Sadettin Orhan, shared prominent suggestions to reduce retirees' salary losses:

– Revision of the Pension Calculation System: Elimination of injustice in retirement salary calculations.

– Establishment of Social Security Council: A platform that will provide transparent information flow to the public.

– Social Policy Coordination Board: More effective management of social security policies.

At the close of the meeting, Arslan, He stated that radical reforms in the social security system could solve Turkey's social security problems and said, "A comprehensive reform is needed for Turkey to achieve a more modern and sustainable social security structure.".