About Us
At NPPC, we are dedicated to ensuring that every public employee can retire with dignity.
Millions of public servants across the nation rely on their defined benefit pensions for security and peace of mind in their retirement years. Our mission is to ensure the benefits of these hard-working individuals who are essential to our communities.
We know that there is no one more invested in strengthening the public pension system than the public employees themselves, who rely on these pensions as their primary source of retirement income. In fact, for 30% of public employees, defined benefit pensions are their only source of retirement, as they do not receive Social Security benefits.
Founded in 2007, NPPC remains a leading advocate for the preservation of defined benefit plans. Through collaboration with a network of national and state-based organizations, we strive to educate policymakers and the public on the significant impact of pensions, not only for the individual public worker but also for the broader community and economy.
From the blog
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This Week in Pension: October 2, 2026 
This Week in Pension: October 2, 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! As National Retirement Security Month begins, new research highlights how pensions help retain experienced public workers. This week’s news also includes major funding progress for Indiana’s teacher pension fund, changes…
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The Public Pension Crisis Narrative Is Missing This Number 
The Public Pension Crisis Narrative Is Missing This Number
Did you know public pensions are in a much stronger position than just a decade ago? In 2018, 45 states had pension obligations above their historical sustainability benchmarks. By 2024, that number had fallen to two. That is a significant…
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This Week in Pensions: September 25, 2026 This Week in Pensions: September 25, 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! This week, we’ve gathered stories about a pension bill veto in California, the race for the Governor in Alaska, developments in pension legislation in Michigan, and more. This is the…
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This Week in Pensions: September 18, 2026 
This Week in Pensions: September 18, 2026
In this week’s TWIP, we’ve gathered stories on COLA increases in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei, and AI risks for public pensions. We also highlight a new Defined Benefit commentary on the SEC’s proposals affecting pension funds. This is…
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Pension Funds Could Lose SEC Tools to Combat Corruption and Hold Corporations Accountable 
Pension Funds Could Lose SEC Tools to Combat Corruption and Hold Corporations Accountable
Commentary: NPPC argues that SEC proposals to rescind pay-to-play protections and the shareholder-proposal rule would weaken safeguards for workers’ retirement assets and pension investors’ voice.
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When School Budgets Break, Students and Public Workers Feel the Strain When School Budgets Break, Students and Public Workers Feel the Strain
September marks the beginning of a new school year for students, teachers, and school employees across the country—a season typically filled with excitement, possibility, growth, and new experiences. However, many school districts are returning to the classroom under significant financial…
