Pensions – Page 10 – People's World

Illinois, New Jersey high courts hit cuts of public workers pensions

May 14, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

The two cases show that unions can defend their pensions - pensions which often make up for artificially lowered pay.

Report refutes Emanuel’s austerity agenda for Chicago

March 26, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Proposals for getting Chicago's finances back on track without unconstitutional grabs at retiree pensions, cuts to vital services, and toxic bank fees.

Postal unions plan national protests vs. closings

October 31, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The nation's four postal employee unions are uniting for the Nov. 14 protest against planned Jan. 2015 shutdown of 82 more distribution centers.

Turnout is the wildcard in Texas election

October 21, 2014

What could make all polls obsolete is voter turnout: labor and the progressive forces are knocking themselves out to increase it!

A great way to celebrate Labor Day: Raise the minimum wage!

August 29, 2014 By Barbara J. Easterling

Make no mistake:: It is a challenging era for workers and retirees in America; income inequality is at levels not seen since before the Great Depression.