Korosec welcomes suggestions from AMS and ÖGK for longer, healthy work

Ingrid Korosec, President of the Austrian Senior Citizens’ Association, welcomes the latest proposals from the AMS and the ÖGK, which advocate greater support for older workers and the expansion of preventive health measures. She emphasizes that these measures, in addition to incentives for more full-time instead of part-time work, are crucial in order to bring the actual retirement age into line with the legal level – a concern that she has been calling for for a long time.

“The demands of AMS and ÖGK confirm how important it is to create the conditions for a longer and healthier working life,” explains Korosec. “It is essential that people not only work in age-appropriate jobs, but also that they remain able to work healthily until the statutory retirement age through strong health care.”

Korosec points out that around 44% of 55 to 64 year olds in Austria do not transition directly from working life to retirement. “This disproportion shows how urgently measures are needed to keep people in the labor market longer. A successful alignment of the actual and statutory retirement age can only be achieved through a combination of healthy working conditions and comprehensive precautionary measures.” so Korosec.

The Senior Citizens’ Association President once again emphasizes that the best pension policy is a functioning labor market policy that creates age-appropriate jobs and promotes precautionary measures. “I support the clear line of AMS and ÖGK, because those who stay healthy longer can and want to work longer. This is important not only for the individual, but also for the sustainability of our pension system.”

Finally, Korosec calls for close collaboration between companies, health services and politics to implement the necessary changes. “The combination of preventive health measures and age-appropriate workplaces is crucial in order to successfully master demographic change,” emphasizes Korosec in conclusion.