The Civic Committee’s Ty Fahner: “It would border on the criminal if they did this in the private sector.” « Fred Klonsky

The Civic Committee’s Ty Fahner: “It would border on the criminal if they did this in the private sector.” « Fred Klonsky:

The Civic Committee’s Ty Fahner: “It would border on the criminal if they did this in the private sector.”

by Fred Klonsky

A reminder from Tim Furman:

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The in box. “Governor Quinn. Leave the fictional 87-year old retirees alone.”

by Fred Klonsky

Leave the fictional 87-year old retirees alone.

Dear Governor Quinn,
I just saw you on the news using that word “reform” again. But what really got my attention was I heard you make the claim that a person who retired in 1990 with a pension of $60,000 would have a pension worth over $100,000 today. That’s a pretty sensational talking point you’ve got there! But just like your use of the word “reform” rings hollow, you might want to reexamine this talking point. Here’s why from a teacher’s perspective:
It is entirely probable that a teacher retired in 1990. I’m sure many did. These teachers certainly