Rumors
abound that a bill dealing with pension reform is likely to be introduced and
voted upon soon. The last pension bill, SB1946 in 2010, established the
two-tier system for state employees hired on or after Jan. 1, 2011, and was
fraught with unintended consequences, many of which will negatively impact
higher education for decades to come. It was a bad bill, done in a
hurried and secretive way. With the proper input and discussion, it could
have been better.
At this point, I urge you and your colleagues to Vote NO on any
pension bill that comes forward in the remaining days of this month which is
not given sufficient hearing time and discussion in the General Assembly as
well as appropriate input from constituents. There should be careful
consideration given to the positions of employee groups represented
by bargaining agents as well as retiree groups such as SUAA.
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