Traditional Pensions: A Tried-and-True System that Benefits Taxpayers

http://www.afscme.org/issues/pension-security/resources/traditional-pensions-a-tried-and-true-system-that-benefits-taxpayers

he traditional public pension system is the best way to ensure taxpayers can reliably receive vital services. It is a cost-effective, proven and stable method to attract and retain qualified people to perform critical public sector work.
The system safeguards the delivery of vital public services such as:

Emergency & First Response – Medical, 911, Disaster Relief
Police Protection
Firefighting
Healthcare Services
Child Welfare Protection
Health Inspections
Forensic Investigations
Education for Children K-12 and College
Prison & Correctional Services

Providing a modest pension for public servants helps retain and recruit a strong and experienced workforce needed to continue to provide these vital services. A new system could put at risk vital taxpayer services.
The system is cost-effective.

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