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We are happy to announce that all members’ pensions will increase again as from 1 January 2025.

What impact will this decision have?

• An increase of 1.01% for members’ payable pensions and for former employees. 
• An increase of 1.65% for employees and disabled members’ accrued pensions.

When will you receive the increased pension?

Are you already receiving a pension? Then you will receive the increase of 1.01% from February 2025. In February you will also receive a back payment of the increase for January 2025.   

• Are you a former employee? You will then see the 1.01% increase on your pension statement (UPO) that you will receive later this year. 
• Are you an employee or a disabled member? You will then see the 1.65% increase on your pension statement (UPO) that you will receive later this year. 

The increase as of January 1, 2025 does not fully keep up with inflation

The increase in your pension as of January 1, 2025 is not fully in line with inflation. 
Click here for a more detailed explanation about how the 2025 increase was created.

When will I know what this means for me?

All members will receive a personal message in mid-February in which we will explain the increase in more detail.