A coalition of Illinois public employee unions said they’re willing to negotiate higher contributions to their pensions — if they’re part of a package that includes exempting those already retired from pension changes, guaranteed pension contributions from the state and ending some corporate tax breaks.
Michael Carrigan of the Illinois AFL-CIO blasted pension proposals under discussion now as unfair and unconstitutional, saying “Any of these pieces of legislation will significantly reduce pensions for all current employees and retirees.”
The General Assembly is to take up pension reform during a special session Friday. More HERE
