Posts tagged employer-provided pensions

    Press Release Research ● Labor Unions

    NYC Employee Pension Payments Cross $6 billion; 70 Members Collect $200k+

    June 21, 2025 // The pension plan covering most New York City government agencies, including the City’s subway system, had 70 members with pension payments of at least $200,000 last year, almost quadrupling 2019’s tally of 19, according to new data posted today at SeeThroughNY.net, the Empire Center’s transparency website. According to the data collected from the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS), total payments climbed to $6.05 billion in 2024, a five percent increase since 2023 ($5.78 billion).

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    Blog Research ● Labor

    A “Critical” Issue with Pensions

    February 12, 2022 // Here's everything you need to know about union pension plans and their current funding status.

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