Pension Benefits

CWA director welcomes Supreme Court hearing on pen/ben payment

The Supreme Court announced today that it would hear a case from Gov. Chris Christie's administration over the state's decision to cut $1.6 billion from this year's slated payment for the public pension and benefit system, drawing a somewhat muted reaction from one union leader who has vocally opposed the move.

By Chase Brush

Jacobson sets May hearing for round two of pen/ben battle

Jacobson announced yesterday that the state and the more than dozen union litigants must submit their briefings and responses by next month, and that oral arguments for the case are set for May 12.

By Chase Brush

Letitia James: Every New Yorker Should Have ‘A Safe and Secure Pension by 2030’

Public Advocate Letitia James will seek to create a pooled retirement fund for any New Yorker whose employer doesn't offer a pension plan.

By Jillian Jorgensen

Con Ed’s Con Job

By The Editors

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