On 1 April, the presidency of union ZSSS voted by a majority to sign the agreement on pension reform. The proposed amendment to the Pension and Disability Insurance Act should ensure the pension system's financial sustainability in a timely manner during the decades of demographic transition, when the number of the population over 65 will increase from today's 20.2% to 31.3%. The result of the negotiations is an acceptable compromise that ensures a fair and safe transition for workers and pensioners, given the upcoming demographic changes, and the financial sustainability of the pension system, and prevents its financial collapse.
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