THE RIGHT TO BE INCLUDED

The representatives on the Collective Network of the ISCP have been working hard on your behalf. We believe there is a need to create greater awareness of the need to have The Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021 progressed. We have written to all TD’s asking them to support the next stage of the proposed Bill.

We are asking you, our members to:

• Chat to your family and friends about this issue and how it affects you now and how it will affect them in the future
• Talk to your retired colleagues and co-workers
• Talk to your TD and any candidate that has declared in advance of the general election.
  • Highlight the risk and in some cases the pension poverty some retirees are experiencing.

While we are unclear as to the actual date of the general election, we are sure that there will be many demands on the Government parties on a range of issues. We need to move promptly to ensure the VOICE OF OLDER PEOPLE IS HEARD.

We need you to talk to your TD, ask if have they received the letter from the ISCP and if their party can work with us to ensure a voice for retired workers in relation to their occupational pension. They need to hear the voice of their constituents on how important this proposed BILL is. It will ensure older people stay out of poverty and have their income protected as was promised to them when they signed up for their occupational pension for their retirement.