Pension fund reform Trade unions cast doubt on federal pension fund figures
"Unrealistic", "embellishing", "misleading": a month before the vote, opponents of the pension fund reform are sharply criticizing the federal government's figures on the consequences of the proposal. From their point of view, more people would be affected by pension losses in the event of a Yes vote.
27.08.2024, 10:00
27.08.2024, 16:25
SDA
According to the Swiss Federation of Trade Unions (SGB), which had launched a referendum against the BVG reform, the calculations of the Federal Social Insurance Office (FSIO) are far too positive and give the electorate a false picture. In reality, the effects are much more serious.
According to new calculations by the SGB, the reduction in the conversion rate is already leading to falling BVG pensions for salaries over CHF 4,000. Contrary to claims, the reform will also affect pensioners: if it is accepted, many pensioners will have to wait even longer for inflation compensation.
In the model calculations submitted to parliament, the Confederation wrote that people with monthly salaries of around CHF 5,500 or more would have to expect a loss of BVG pensions.
