The responsible persons at the Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs are satisfied with the effects of the last pension reform. Last year the number of the retired persons was the lowest in the last 19 years, therefore no substantial changes are expected in that field before 2020. Now it is the time to work on the White Book which would form the basis for a broad public debate on the future policy.
"The state is most definitely not turning a blind eye to the problem. The challenges remain, therefore we are preparing the White Book on long-term sustainability of the pension system," said the Secretary of State Peter Pogačar.
Workers are getting older
The White Book should be ready within a month, but it is already obvious that it will not include any changes in retirement conditions. We are facing challenges arising from the advance age of employees, therefore it will be necessary to adapt jobs, and to educate them. Not enough has been done in the field of safety and health at the workplace. "Consequently many workers are worn out even in early old age. They don't feel fit for work any more. They also fear scornful looks from their co-workers and employers, and some perhaps chose early retirements to avoid them," trade-unionist Aljoša Čeč explained.