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Public workers and multi-union coalitions have spent years organizing to restore pensions, improve benefits and protect the retirement security they earned. On Tuesday, November 3, voters will choose many of the governors and legislators who decide the fate of that…
“I do not have a pension to fall back on. It’s one of the reasons why people either have to hang on for extra periods of time, or why they leave state service.” Vicky O’Brien, APEA/AFT Member With just two…
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…
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.
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…
The United States has nearly 5,000 independent state and locally administered retirement systems. Each system is administered by state and local officials elected into office by constituents, underscoring the critical importance of voter turnout in the midterm elections. Public pension…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering easing its “Pay-to-Play” restrictions on campaign contributions by pension asset managers. This change could jeopardize the retirement security of millions of public employees. The regulation exists for a reason; maintaining it reassures…
For thousands of Oklahoma public employees, retirees, and their families, retirement security is on the ballot. Later this month, Oklahoma Republicans will choose between Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond. The gubernatorial primary runoff presents voters with two sharply different records…
Legendary NFL coach Vince Lombardi was known to say, “Winners never quit, and quitters never win.” Lombardi knew a thing or two about winning: he was a two-time Super Bowl champion, a five-time NFL champion, and a two-time NFL Coach…
Everyone dreams of the day they can clock out for the last time and enjoy a retirement filled with rest, freedom, and maybe even golden sands. But for most Americans, retirement is far from lavish. While some may enjoy the…
Alaska Close observers of the United States public pensions landscape know that Alaska is the only state without a defined-benefit (DB) pension plan that guarantees a secure retirement for firefighters, law enforcement, and educators. To make matters worse, Alaska public…
After Historic Progress, Alaska’s HB 78 Fight Is Not Over For the first time since Alaska closed its defined benefit pension system nearly two decades ago, a bill to restore pensions for public employees cleared both chambers of the Legislature…