Thousands of Union Members Rally in New York to FIX TIER 6!
On March 8, thousands of union members packed the MVP Arena in Albany, NY in an incredible show of solidarity, calling on the Governor and State Legislature to Fix Tier 6 in this year’s New York State budget, which is being debated as we speak.
The Tier 6 pension system for New York’s public employees is unfair, hurts recruitment and retention in public service, and weakens the promise of a dignified retirement for workers who serve our communities.
Workers hired after 2012 pay more into the pension system, work longer, and receive smaller retirement benefits than earlier tiers. Tier 6 members contribute 3-6% of their salaries for their entire careers, while earlier tiers stop contributing after a set number of years. They also cannot retire without penalties until age 63, compared to age 55 with 30 years of service under Tier 4.
We’re working to fix this in the New York Legislature this year - you can help! Send an email to your NYS Assemblymember and Senator to tell them that we need to include Fix Tier 6 reforms in the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget!
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