September 11, 2015
In a previous post, we discussed the consequences for states that abandoned their pension plans. But gutting defined benefit pensions has consequences beyond unstable funding and decreased retirement security. A recent report by the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement …
September 9, 2015
We all know that pensions provide a safe and secure retirement for public employees in a cost-effective way. In many states, though, anti-pension ideologues and politicians try to sell pension “reform” as a way to save money for the state. …
September 7, 2015
Happy Labor Day! Today as a nation, we celebrate and remember the contributions of workers to the prosperity and well-being of our country. The working people and their families that comprise the National Public Pension Coalition are fighting hard every …
This Retirement Security Week, remember that pensions provide a guaranteed, monthly benefit for life. #ProtectPensions
We're kicking off Retirement Security Week by sharing this infographic from @NIRSonline, which examines the relatively low levels of financial asset ownership among middle class Americans.
Check out the latest pension news from this week! https://protectpensions.org/2021/10/15/week-pensions-october-15-2021/
Behind every public pension there is a story of person who has chosen public service and has dedicated their life and career to serving our cities, towns, and state. Please take a few moments to read some of these amazing stories.
https://protectpensions.org/2021/10/14/stories-new-hampshire-public-employees/
In addition to providing retirement security that retirees can count on, defined-benefit pensions also play an important role for state and local governments to recruit and retain highly qualified public employees in their workforces.
https://protectpensions.org/2021/10/13/pensions-critical-recruit-retain-public-employees/
