Significant developments are occurring regarding retirement pensions. New regulations have been made with the removal of discrimination against retirees.

Aslan, who started working in 1985, applied for retirement in 2017. However, his retirement bonus was not paid. The SGK stated that those who were dismissed from public service could not receive bonuses. The Constitutional Court ruled that this was a violation of equality and ordered the payment of bonuses.

Salman Hürkardeş, the president of the All Retirees Union, stated that retirees are forced to take loans to sustain their lives. The situation of retirees is worsening day by day.

The Presidency of Religious Affairs announced that fitre can be given to retirees during Ramadan. This situation indicates that retirees are in a difficult position. This issue sparked discussions in the Parliament.