A pension is a promise of a secure retirement. But too often in Lansing, they’re viewed as piggy banks to be broken into for political purposes.
As a young educator, I remember then-Gov. John Engler diverting state payments from the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System to fund other priorities — which accelerated us down a road of unfunded pension liabilities.
The Michigan Education Association is recommending Jocelyn Benson’s candidacy for governor, the state’s largest public employee union and education organization announced Monday. Jocelyn Benson is the best candidate for governor when it comes to improving our public schools, bringing down costs for working families and creating a brighter future for every Michigan student, noted MEA’s […]
By Chandra Madafferi, President & CEO, Michigan Education Association “I left my gallbladder in Kentucky” might sound like the refrain of a bad country song – but it’s also been my recent reality. I am incredibly thankful for the care I received from the doctors, nurses and hospital staff during a recent health emergency while […]
