An Unbalanced Pension Proposal: ‰”Universities‰” Proposal Would Erode Retirement Security, Weaken Schools‰’ Ability to Retain Talented Teachers, and Create New Threat to Financial Sustainability of Illinois Pension Funds

Howard Wial, Stephen Herzenberg |

The “Universities” proposal to alter public employee pension systems in Illinois would significantly undermine the retirement security of teachers and state workers. This Reports and Briefing Papers examines the Universities proposal as a framework for changing Illinois’ three largest pension plans.

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