public employees

New Research Finds Americans Supportive of Pension Benefits for Public Employees

Source: Augusta CEO A new research infographic from the National Institute on Retirement Security finds strong support among Americans for retirement benefits provided to state and local government employees. Eighty-six percent of Americans say all workers, not just those employed by state and local governments, should have a pension. This support holds strong across political party affiliation, with Democrats in agreement at 89 percent, Independents at 86 percent, and Republicans at 83 percent. Americans also view pensions as an [...]

Pensions Recruit and Retain Public Employees

Source: National Public Pension Coalition Did you know that state and local governments are facing staffing shortages of historic proportions that are significantly impacting communities across the country? One tool proven to help combat shortages and draw in potential employees is defined-benefit pensions! In fact, over 75% of Americans agree that providing a pension plan to public employees is an essential tool in the recruitment and retention of teachers and public safety officers, according to the National Institute on [...]