Retirees Shouldn’t be Asked to Bear Full Burden of Pension Problems

Retirees shouldn’t be asked to bear full burden of pension problems – Chicago Sun-Times
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As the Illinois Legislature prepares for veto session, it’s important to review how unions have sought to stabilize the state’s retirement systems. Recall that Illinois public employees earn modest pensions — averaging $32,000 annually. Nearly 80 percent of individuals in state-funded retirement sys…