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

  • This Week in Pensions: May 23, 2025

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. You need to know this news in the fight for a secure retirement. Big Win…

  • This Week in Pensions: April 25, 2025

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the top stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. NPPC Highlight  This week, we celebrated a major win in Alaska as the House passed…

  • A Major Step Forward: Alaska’s House Passes HB 78

    After nearly two decades without a defined benefit pension system for public employees, Alaska is one step closer to reversing course. On May 12, 2025, the Alaska House of Representatives passed House Bill 78 —a historic move toward restoring secure…

  • This Week In Pensions: May 9, 2025

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. You need to know this news in the fight for a secure retirement. NPPC News…

  • Public Service Deserves Public Support

    This Public Service Recognition Week, we extend our deepest gratitude to the millions of public employees who work every day to serve and strengthen our communities. Approximately 20.6 million Americans work for state and local governments. They teach in our…

  • This Week in Pensions: May 2, 2025

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. You need to know this news in the fight for a secure retirement. New study…