CALL TO ACTION
TIER 5 & 6 REFORM
The SOA has been working with our law enforcement partners in the Police Conference of New York (PCNY), as well as with other labor unions in the Public Employee Conference (PEC), to lobby for legislative changes to the NYS Pension System tiers 5 and 6. Tier 5 does have some advantages over tier 6 as seen in the chart below. Every change we can make to enhance the tiers is a positive step forward. We need your support with our Call to Action to let the Legislators in New York State know how we feel about it. Please see the below message from our PCNY Legislative Committee representative, 5th Pct Trustee Kevin Maiale. Kevin has been working on this issue for us in Albany and has partnered with Sgt. at Arms Kevin Muller and 1st Vice President Jim Roddin to get this campaign out to you. Please support us as we support our Tier 5 & 6 members! Please share this with your family and friends so they too can show their support!
James Gruenfelder, President
Dear Members,
The Suffolk County SOA along with PCNY, and many other unions throughout the state are vigorously campaigning for enhancements to Tier 5 and Tier 6 in the NYS Police and Fire Pension System. Tier 5 and 6 are fundamentally flawed; the disparity and diminishment in pension benefits for Tier 5 and 6 members has long been a concern that is directly impacting our members, jeopardizing their families and their future in retirement. The reduced and inequitable benefits of Tier 5 and 6 compared to prior tiers has crippled our recruitment and retention of the most qualified candidates, and has stifled those individuals in their pursuit of careers in law enforcement.
The SOA is urging you to take a moment and use the link provided to voice your concerns directly to the New York State Assembly, and Senate committees, who have the power to enact the necessary reforms to Tier 5 and 6. Our collective action can steer the course towards a more equitable pension system. Your participation in this matter is not just valuable, it’s essential.
Thank you for your immediate attention and action.
In Solidarity,
Kevin Maiale
5th Precinct Trustee- Suffolk County Superior Officers Association
Police Conference of New York Legislative Committee Member
Kmaiale@suffolksoa.com