New York Teamsters approve slashing benefits to retired members - Reuters
Retired members of the Teamsters union in New York will have their benefits cut by around 30 percent starting in October after the 34,000 participants in the pension approved a plan aimed at extending the life of the cash-strapped fund.
Monthly pensions for retired teamsters from nine New York local unions who have 30 years’ service will be cut on average to $3,550 from $5,000, according to plan trustees. Members who are working would also have benefits cut.
Retired members of the Teamsters union in New York will have their benefits cut by around 30 percent starting in October after the 34,000 participants in the pension approved a plan aimed at extending the life of the cash-strapped fund.
Monthly pensions for retired teamsters from nine New York local unions who have 30 years’ service will be cut on average to $3,550 from $5,000, according to plan trustees. Members who are working would also have benefits cut.