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  • Celebrating Public Service

    Public Service Recognition Week, celebrated the first full week of May since 1985, is a time to honor the public employees who serve communities across the country as federal, state, county, local, and tribal government workers. Their work impacts all…

  • This Week in Pensions: May 3, 2024
    This Week in Pensions

    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…

  • Happy International Workers’ Day

    “Eight hours for work, eight hours for rest, and eight hours for what you will.”  It might seem preposterous that an eight-hour workday ever had to be fought for. But like every other labor victory in America, this right to…

  • This Week in Pensions: April 26, 2024
    This Week in Pensions

    Alaska Public Safety Employees Demand Pension Reform Public safety employees in Alaska rallied at the state Capitol on Tuesday, demanding action on Senate Bill 88, a bill that would open a new pension system for state workers. The absence of…

  • This Week in Pensions: April 19, 2024
    This Week in Pensions

    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…

  • Navigating Maryland’s Labor Challenges in the Wake of Tragedy

    As the nation mourns the devastating loss of life in the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, the aftermath unveils more profound challenges that lie ahead. The tragedy not only leaves a scar on the city but also sheds…

  • This Week in Pensions: April 12, 2024
    This Week in Pensions

    NPPC Highlights Check out our latest blog, which delves into insights from NIRS’ recent report on how Rhode Island’s shift away from defined benefit pensions impacted the turnover trends within the state’s public workforce. Addressing Maine’s Growing Teacher Shortage Maine…

  • Understanding Turnover Trends: NIRS Report on Rhode Island Retirement System Reforms

    In recent years, workforce shortages have become increasingly prevalent nationwide, igniting discussions about the pivotal role pensions play in employee retention. This topic has not only captured the attention of the public sector but has also become a prominent debate…

  • This Week in Pensions: April 5, 2024
    This Week in Pensions

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered this week’s top stories about pensions and retirement security all in one place. This is the news you need to know. A new survey shows Americans have…

  • This Week in Pensions: March 29, 2024
    This Week in Pensions

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions!  We have gathered this week’s top stories about pensions and retirement security all in one place. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure…

  • Celebrating Women’s Contributions to the Public Sector: Trailblazers Who Paved the Way

    As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we at NPPC want to spotlight several remarkable women who made significant contributions to the public sector, broke barriers, and inspired future generations. These four trailblazers have left an indelible mark on…

  • This Week in Pensions: March 22, 2024
    This Week in Pensions

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions!  We have gathered this week’s top stories about pensions and retirement security all in one place. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure…