What do we know about the benefits of a veteran of labor?

This is an honorary title that is given to a pensioner for special merits in active work. One of the manifestations of the state's concern for its deserved citizens is the benefits of a veteran of labor. What are they, and how much is this serious support for the most vulnerable part of the population - pensioners?

Who can be awarded the title of "Veteran of Labor"?

Long-term work experience does not yet give an opportunity to qualify for such a title. For this you need to meet the following categories:

1. A citizen (citizen) began (a) to work in the years of the Second World War before reaching adulthood. At the same time, the total work experience should be 40 years or more for a man and 35 years for a woman. In this case, the title and benefits of a labor veteran are appropriated without any conditions.

2. The employee has orders, letters, departmental honorary titles of federal or municipal significance, for example, "Honored Worker of Education", "People's Artist" and so on. In this case, it does not matter whether the pensioner continues to work or is on a well-deserved rest.

How can I obtain an honorary certificate

The solution of this issue is within the competence of social protection bodies in the place of residence of the pensioner (so-called sobes). A pensioner who, according to the above indicators, is worthy of this honorary title, must submit the following documents:

• Labor book (copies of all pages, certified by the personnel department on each sheet) to confirm the length of service;
• Originals of awards - orders, medals, and also certificates to them;
• Two photos of 3 * 4;
• Application for conferment of rank. Within fifteen days from the date of receipt and registration of documents, the pensioner should give a positive or negative answer. In the second case, the citizen has the right to demand an explanation of the reasons for the refusal.

What benefits does a veteran of labor have?

From the first month after receiving an honorary certificate, a pensioner has the right to certain benefits. It should be noted that the legislation on social protection is amended from time to time, and therefore it will be useful to take an interest in innovations.

As for the benefits, it is:

• Free medical care in budgetary hospitals and polyclinics;
• Free prosthetics in state dental clinics;
• Free travel by road within the city and the suburbs, not counting taxis;
• 50% discount when buying tickets for travel by train or by water transport of a suburban service (in the period when seasonal tariffs apply);
• Subsidy (50% discount) when paying for housing and communal services, as well as payment for cable TV, radio, Internet. In addition, the same benefits are provided for payment of a dwelling (rent).

Are there benefits to the labor veteran if he continues to work? Of course, yes. If a person of retirement age does not go on a well-deserved rest, he freely enjoys the same rights as other members of the collective. He receives the same salary and paid leave on schedule. In addition, the benefits of a labor veteran allow the employee to take an additional unpaid leave for a period of 30 days at any time convenient for him.

It is unlikely that the average Russian pension provides him with a decent life. We can rightly say that providing retirees is a weak link for the state. And therefore an extra penny will never ... be superfluous. If the work biography of a respectable person allows him to qualify for the title and benefits of a veteran of labor, then there is no need to postpone this matter for a long time. The state is obliged to take care of its citizens, especially if they deserve this for many years and honest work.