Union group warns of serious flaws in federal pension rescue program Sep 1, 2021 Pension plans that cut retiree benefits to restore solvency would face the toughest dilemma under the pension rescue rules announced July 9.
U.S. government launches pension rescue Jul 14, 2021 In the Portland area, Plasterers Local 82 and OPEIU Local 11 could undo pension benefit cuts almost immediately.
To restore their pension, Plasterers reduce benefits Jan 15, 2019 The 2008 financial crisis is still claiming new victims.
Trump labor bureau appointments: Still vacant Jan 15, 2019 At the Labor Department, half the top jobs remain unfilled.
Congress looks at failing multi-employer pensions Jan 2, 2018 One solution, favored by many Democrats, is to have the Treasury step in to help.
Treasury rejects Teamster pension cuts May 13, 2016 The proposed pension cuts to 300,000 retirees are unfair and confusing — and not deep enough to prevent insolvency.
PBGC readies rules to cut retiree pension benefits Jun 30, 2015 Severely distressed union pension plans may soon start cutting benefits for existing retirees.
Big change to law on union pensions Feb 4, 2015 Pensioners could share the pain under a new law that lets trustees cut benefits to make plans solvent
Congress passes major change to law on union pensions Dec 16, 2014 Told no bailout would be coming, trustees asked for the right to trim benefits to save the fund
Congress to weigh letting union pension plans cut benefits to remain solvent Nov 12, 2013 Wall Street losses are putting pension plans — and union construction firms — at risk
