Chuck,
My dad's pension will be raised from $1330 to $2,275 per month. Stay with me here. If My Dad were to die, my Mom's 50% of the $1330 would be $665 under the old contract.
With the new contract after 2 years her pension will be 55% of $2275. That is $1251.25 per month.
$1251.25 new $ 665. old for a raise of $586.25 I know this is spread out over 2 years & they need it now.
My dad will get about $350 more per month right now with the new contract. But, like I have said before, this issue has not been addressed in years until our caucus made it a priority. Tell me another union in the US that has gotten a raise like this for the retired members . You won't find one.
Attribute this to the good job our caucus did. Gerry 60724
