UTF vows to protect pension rights of all eligible employees

The United Teachers Federation (UTF) has vowed to protect the pension rights of all eligible employees, following a victory in securing the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for employees appointed before 2003. In a 'victory meeting' held in Vijayawada, UTF leaders recalled the government's introduction of the Contributory Pension System (CPS) for employees appointed after 2003, which they had opposed from the beginning, demanding the restoration of the OPS.

After sustained struggles and representations, the government eventually extended the OPS benefit to eligible employees, with UTF leaders reiterating their principal objective and demanding that the government resolves pending issues concerning teachers and employees.

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