For decades, public sector workers have faced a frustrating problem in retirement.
Despite working hard, filling important positions in our economy, and paying into Social Security, their benefits are often cut short.
This is due to a couple of policies — the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). While the aim of said policies is to lower Social Security payments for those receiving government pensions, those affected often end up with less money than they paid in.
But the Social Security Fairness Act could change this, according to its proponents. Soon the advocates of this proposal will petition to have it voted on. Will this act change retirement for public sector retirees?
We aim to raise retirement benefits for all — to help us, sign the Social Security Lock-Box Petition.
