SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A major state employee union has objected to the Illinois treasurer opening the door to making workers contribute more money to their pensions.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees said Wednesday that increasing worker costs would violate the Illinois Constitution, which bars cutting pension benefits for current employees.
Treasurer Dan Rutherford said he'd like to see Illinois create two pension systems for employees. One would be a 401(k)-style investment plan, while the other would provide guaranteed monthly checks.
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