A new agreement has been reached on special retirement pensions for public sector workers, including those in the military, fire and rescue services, ambulance services, prisons and probation services. Workers with special retirement ages of 60 or 63 can now earn nearly three times more alongside their pensions without facing reductions, improving financial stability. The mandatory retirement requirement has also been removed, giving workers the right to continue working if they choose. The agreement was negotiated between the Government and unions, including LO Stat and YS. LO Stat emphasised that the increase in earnings limits addresses long-standing challenges for workers with early retirement ages. YS highlighted that the changes also make these professions more attractive for future recruitment.
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