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Pensions



Myths vs. Facts


Myth: Government workers don't contribute to their pensions; taxpayers are on the hook to pay those costs.
January 12, 2010
Fact:

State employees contribute between 8-12 percent of their monthly earnings. Local public employees pay up to 10 percent of their paychecks toward pensions. In recent collective bargaining agreements, additional contributions by State employees will save the state up to $300 million a year.



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