We don’t have union bosses suppressing our members’ views. We have one former stockbroker trying to imply that public safety workers don’t want a real retirement, which is absolutely false.
I read Christopher Wright’s recent commentary and feel I must set the record straight. Defined benefits are wanted by nearly all public safety officers.
My name is Patrick Messmer, and I started my career in law enforcement 25 years ago. I have seen the defined-contribution plan simply devastate our staffing levels in public safety since 2006. Wright, who described himself as a former stockbroker and now police officer, said that not all public safety officers want a real pension. Well, he is the only one I am aware of who doesn’t.
I testified in front of the House on this issue last year and Christopher Wright also testified. He was the only first responder to like the current shame of a 401 system. Our union sends out surveys to our members before every contract, and the lack of a pension is always a concern for our members. The simple truth is the current Tier 4 401 without Social Security is the worst retirement in the U.S. for first responders, period.to submit via any web browser. Letters under 200 words have the best chance of being published. Writers should disclose any personal or professional connections with the subjects of their letters. Letters are edited for accuracy, clarity and length.
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