Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-11-23
President Tsai Ing-wen said she hopes retired military personnel will have faith in the
President Tsai Ing-wen said she hopes retired military personnel will have faith in the government’s pension reform plans. (CNA photo)
government’s pension reform plans.
The push for pension reform for public servants has been the subject of heavy protest since day one. The defense ministry recently published their pension reform draft for veterans and will be collecting feedback over the next month.
Tsai gave a speech on Thursday in an educational TV program produced by the defense ministry. She said the government has taken into consideration the special nature of military service and has come up with a separate pension structure. The goal, she stressed, is to help retired personnel maintain their quality of life.
Tsai said she hopes veterans will have faith in the government’s efforts. [FULL STORY]