Taiwan Legislature Passes Controversial Law To Raise Police Officer Pensions

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Taiwan's legislature has passed a law to raise pensions for retired police up to 80% of their final salary. The amendment has sparked controversy in the public sector, with some opponents questioning if existing pension funds can sustain the cost.

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00:00Taiwan's legislature has approved a controversial measure to raise police officer pensions.

00:06The new provision grants officers up to 80 percent of their final salary, or a maximum

00:11monthly pension of around 2,200 U.S. dollars.

00:16That's more than many other civil servants, including professors and even heads of government

00:20departments.

00:21Opponents to the measure say the pay gap is unfair and worry national pension funds could

00:26run out sooner than expected.

00:28Lawmakers supporting the measure argue that the raise is justified given the high-risk

00:33nature of police work.

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