Pensions

Accountant imprisoned 3.5 years for taking $1 million from New Orleans firefighters fund

Wayne Triche embezzled money from the pension fund to cover his gambling, home improvement and living expenses

St. Louis firefighters' union renews effort to control pension funds

A measure would move oversight of a pension plan for newer firefighters to the panel that continues to run a separate system for veteran firefighters and retirees

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Proposed Ohio fire, police pension changes could add $11M to Cleveland's annual costs

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Union representatives testified in March in favor of cities paying 26.5% of the salaries of officers and firefighters – up from 19.5% for police and 24% for fire

With Alaska struggling to hire, lawmakers may revive pension plans for police, FFs

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Dozens of firefighters gathered on the steps of the state capitol to show their support

Accountant admits he stole nearly $1M from NOLA FF pension fund, feds say

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Wayne Triche is accused of spending the money on gambling, home repairs and credit card payments

Lawmakers urge Congress to vote on bill to improve Social Security benefits for responders

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The Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for first responders

88% of Chicago FFs vaccinated, per city records; unvaccinated FFs now face suspension, firing

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Firefighters Union Local 2 President Jim Tracy said the real number of unvaccinated FFs is even lower as members make the best of a "rotten situation"

Ohio lawmakers propose raising taxpayers’ share for police, fire pensions

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Proponents say that stable benefits are needed to recruit new police and firefighters

R.I. firefighters union reaches 5-year deal with city on pay, pension contributions

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Providence firefighters would receive 4% annual raises, pay 10% to the city's pension fund in 2022, and have additional healthcare options

Baltimore firefighters must serve 5 more years before being eligible for retirement benefits

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First responder unions voiced frustration over a court ruling that upholds the city’s right to raise the retirement age

Retired Ill. FFs, police officers asked to fill out survey

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The responses to the Illinois Public Pension Fund Association survey will go toward the the association's efforts to assist future retirees

IAFF internal review finds no financial misconduct by president; FBI probe ongoing

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IAFF President Harold Schaitberger was accused of early withdrawal of more than $1 million in pension payments

Tenn. fire lieutenant fired for 'threatening' posts

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An internal investigation that began last year found that Lt. Charlie Thomason's Facebook posts went against Chattanooga's ethics policy and code of conduct