Retirees Urge New Pension Fund Head to Fulfill Long-Awaited Salary Adjustments
In a formal address to the new Acting Head of the Civil Servants Pension Fund, Dr. Aladdin Azouji, a representative of the nation’s retirees has articulated a pressing appeal for the resolution of a critical issue concerning lawful salary adjustments.
The communication, extended by a retired official from the Lorestan Governor’s office, begins with congratulations to Dr. Azouji on his new role. It expresses hope that his tenure will be marked by decisive action and prudent management to address the challenges faced by retirees, ensuring their rights are fully protected.
A Pledge for Action, Not Promises
The appeal specifically calls for an end to what it describes as a cycle of unfulfilled promises from previous administrations. It respectfully urges the new head, given his esteemed background in high-level government positions, to move beyond mere assurances. The core demand is for tangible, timely action, particularly concerning the long-delayed salary harmonization for 47,000 retirees from the Ministry of Interior.
A Year in Limbo
The retirees’ representative detailed that the legal orders for this salary adjustment, which have successfully passed all required legal filters and were deemed fully legitimate and without fault by responsible authorities, have been stalled for over a year. The case was previously archived in the office of the former minister and was recently stated to have been referred to the Legal Deputy of the Presidency for inquiry. Despite this, implementation has not occurred.
This delay has placed the retirees and their families in a precarious financial position, leaving them at a disadvantage and struggling with the high cost of living, which their current pensions cannot adequately cover.
A Call for Uniform Application of the Law
The appeal further highlights a perceived disparity in the application of the law. It notes that while the respected Parliament and government emphasize the precise implementation of the salary harmonization law, it has regrettably not been executed for the retirees of this specific ministry. The writer points to such inequalities and discrimination as the root cause of eroding trust between retirees and officials, not merely the amount of the pension itself. The principle, they argue, is that if a law exists, it must be applied uniformly for all, not selectively for certain ministries.
The communication concludes by earnestly requesting Dr. Azouji, given his understanding of the country’s circumstances, to personally intervene and diligently follow up on this matter through the appropriate channels. The goal is to ensure these retirees finally receive the benefits of the salary adjustment law to which they are legally entitled.
