Rewritten Title: Pensioners Appeal to Government for Substantial 70% Pay Increase in Upcoming Budget
Article:
A Direct Appeal to Leadership
A formal campaign has been directed at Iran’s highest levels of government, outlining a critical demand from the nation’s retiree community. The appeal, addressed to President Dr. Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and the Head of the Planning and Budget Organization, Mr. Pourmohammadi, centers on a single, urgent request: a minimum 70% increase in pensions for the upcoming Iranian year 1405.
Addressing Economic Pressures
The campaign’s text respectfully details the severe economic hardships faced by a majority of pensioners. It underscores the challenge of managing daily life and essential needs, including medical treatment for themselves and their families, on what is described as a negligible income amidst widespread price increases. The appeal argues that such a significant pay raise is necessary to alleviate the considerable difficulties and suffering experienced by this segment of the population.
Critique of Pension Fund Management
In addition to the call for a pay increase, the campaign document formally registers dissatisfaction with the performance of the Country’s Pension Fund over the past decade. It expresses the view that the fund has failed to act as a true guardian for retirees, citing specific issues with the follow-up on supplementary medical insurance as a particularly damaging shortcoming.
Source: Campaign