
Pensions
Indiana Roofers Pension Applies to Treasury for Benefits Cuts
Trustees of Roofers Local No. 88 propose a 10% reduction in benefits across the board.
Cincinnati roofer, Niagara Falls electrical worker plans are 16th and 17th funds affected.
National plan can take this step under a federal law passed in 2014.
Local 805 Pension Fund can begin cutting benefits as of Jan. 1.
International Association of Machinists Motor City Pension is the fourth fund to receive approval.
Approval is the first under the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014.
New application raises return assumptions and lowers proposed reductions.
Bill would repeal benefits reduction option provided by Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014.
New York-based plan expected to resubmit application with revised assumptions.