NOVEMBER 14 UPDATE: Illinois Senate Bill 512 Fails to Progress in Fall Session
Illinois Senate Bill 512 which proposed a series of "reform" measures, but failed to require employers to fund pensions, passed out of committee in the fall veto session, but was not called for a vote. The measure will likely be brought up during the spring General Assembly. CTPF encourages all members to take time during the holidays and winter to meet with legislators while they are in their home offices. It’s important for legislators to understand that pensions are the primary source of retirement security for CTPF members and that protecting these constitutionally guaranteed benefits is a priority for teachers.
Click here to go to a link to help you locate your legislators.
Need information to prepare for a visit or to share with friends and neighbors? Click here to read some important facts about CTPF pensions.
Executive Director Kevin B. Huber's written testimony about SB512
You can click here to read our E-Lert about this bill.
The Truth About Pension Reform
The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun Times recently published letters from Kevin B. Huber, executive director of the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund. Click on the links below to read the letters.. All links open in a new window.
September 2, 2011 - Chicago Sun-Times.
September 1, 2011 - Chicago Tribune (scroll down to the heading "Public Pensions)
The full text of the letters can be found here (PDF file)
Executive Director's Letter Regarding Benefits for Parties to a Civil Union
Click here for important information regarding civil unions and the benefits that can be conveyed to parties in such a union.
This year has seen a number of legislative actions and hints of actions regarding public pensions. It is important that our members stay informed and actively support the efforts of the CTPF Board of Trustees to challenge actions that negatively affect the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund and support legislation that provides equitable funding for CTPF.
Other Items of Interest
Eric Zorn's column on the pension imbalance
CTPF has prepared its legislative agenda for 2011. Click here to see the agenda and find out how to contact your legislators.
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Last Modified 03 15 2011
Click here for important information regarding civil unions and the benefits that can be conveyed to parties in such a union.
This year has seen a number of legislative actions and hints of actions regarding public pensions. It is important that our members stay informed and actively support the efforts of the CTPF Board of Trustees to challenge actions that negatively affect the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund and support legislation that provides equitable funding for CTPF.
Other Items of Interest
Eric Zorn's column on the pension imbalance
CTPF has prepared its legislative agenda for 2011. Click here to see the agenda and find out how to contact your legislators.
Back to the Home page
Last Modified 03 15 2011