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Oregon

Shrike47

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1. No, you dont understand yet. Its really complicated.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sun Apr 15, 2018, 09:35 PM

Apr 2018

The bottom line is, local and state governments haven’t adequately funded a pension system they set up in lieu of raises during heavy inflation back in the 80’s. Most PERS recipients get far less than they did while working. The publicity about the big ticket recipients is, basically, part of the current attack on public employees in Oregon.

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Now I understand why the Oregon PERS has financial problems [View all] TexasTowelie Apr 2018 OP

No, you dont understand yet. Its really complicated. Shrike47 Apr 2018 #1

I'm aware of that TexasTowelie Apr 2018 #3

As a PERS retiree, I am well aware of the obsession with PERS employees classof56 May 2018 #5

That's ridiculous! calimary Apr 2018 #2

I'd choose retirement too: TexasTowelie Apr 2018 #4