‘STIGMA’:While stressing the need for reform, the president said she would not turn a blind eye to attempts to mock or blame the military as the source of all problems
Taipei Times
Date: Sep 03, 2016
By: Staff writer, with CNA
President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) yesterday pledged that the government would give special
President Tsai Ing-wen, center, shakes hands with soldier Yu Ya-chien at a commendation event in Taipei yesterday ahead of Armed Forces Day. Photo: CNA
consideration to military personnel as it pursues pension reform, and would not tolerate any attempts to stigmatize the military.
Speaking at an event to mark Armed Forces Day today, Tsai urged the military to take the reforms in stride, saying that the problems in the current pension system have developed over time and if they are not addressed, they would affect the future of military retirees.
The problems escalated because past governments did not have the courage to tackle pension reform, Tsai said, adding that blame should not be placed on any single individual or occupation.
She said pension reform is not an easy task, because it requires discussions between the government and each category of workers to address their particular concerns. [FULL STORY]
