When a person works hard throughout their life, it’s fair to say they’ve earned retirement.
However, depending on what sector you work in, you may have found that your benefits were lower than you imagined. This is because for public sector workers, their pensions used to impact their Social Security.
But thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act, this issue has been addressed. Public sector workers could potentially see higher benefits, including retroactive payments for the money they’ve missed out on.
This is a very positive development. After all, the people who teach us, deliver our mail, put out fires, build our highways, and perform countless other functions deserve retirement as much as anyone. However, the fight is not over. This is because all retirees, public sector or otherwise, are being underpaid.
By signing our petition to advocate for higher cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), and reimbursement for years skipped, you can ensure everyone gets the retirement benefits they deserve.
