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Welcome to this week’s roundup of pension news across the country. This week, we’re highlighting the continued fight for retirement security in Alaska, the importance of pensions during times of economic uncertainty, growing concern over Alaska’s public workforce crisis, and…
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…
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. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.…
NPPC Highlight: A Valentine to Public Employees This week, we shared a heartfelt Valentine’s Day tribute to the people who keep our communities running. In our latest blog, we wrote: “Public employees are the quiet backbone of our communities. They…
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. Trump Administration Moves to Allow Riskier Assets in 401(k)s Trump is set to sign an…
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 Earlier this week, NPPC hosted its first-ever webinar featuring Executive Director Kendal Killian…
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. Thousands of California Teachers Laid Off Amid Budget Cuts Roughly 3,000 California educators are losing…
Contrary to what you might hear from pension opponents, pensions are making a comeback. Once considered a relic of the past, traditional defined benefit (DB) pensions are experiencing a resurgence as states and cities across the country reinstate and bolster…
This year presents a dynamic landscape for public pensions across various states, marked by challenges and significant opportunities. In a refreshing shift, we find ourselves in a unique position. Not only does public opinion now favor defined-benefit pensions, but major…
In the ongoing saga of retirement planning, the shift from traditional pensions to more volatile 401(k) plans has left many Americans feeling uncertain about their financial futures. Sara Schambers, a Ford auto worker and fourth-generation union member, exemplifies the concerns…