Saunders: House repeals GPO-WEP; Senate should follow suit.
Editorial StaffThe Facts -
- The House voted to repeal the GPO and WEP provisions.
- These provisions affect public workers' Social Security benefits.
- AFSCME urges the Senate to also repeal these provisions.
House Votes to Repeal Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders has praised the House of Representatives for its recent decision to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). These policies have long been criticized for reducing Social Security benefits for certain public service workers and their families due to their pensions.
"AFSCME applauds the House for its action against GPO-WEP, which unjustly deprives public service workers of their full Social Security benefits. These individuals commit their lives to community improvement, and they deserve complete retirement benefits. We now urge the Senate to take similar action," stated Saunders. For more information on how these policies affect public workers, visit Social Security's official page.
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