The average retired federal employee receives a pension (retirement plan) of $32,824 annually. Total unfunded pension liability for all U.S. cities and counties is an estimated $574 billion. In addition to their pensions, federal employees are offered a 401(k) plus 5% matching, whereas the average private employee is offered 3 percent matching of 401(k) without pension.
52% Yes |
48% No |
40% Yes |
40% No |
7% Yes, but only for future workers |
8% No, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
5% Yes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced |
See how support for each position on “Pension Reform” has changed over time for 5.3m America voters.
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See how importance of “Pension Reform” has changed over time for 5.3m America voters.
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@cryingleftist3yrs3Y
It should be up to the worker in question whether they'd like to or not.
@52P5M5S4yrs4Y
I think it should the be workers choice but give incentives for private accounts and insure that the worker will not lose any money if they choose to privatizetheir pension plan.
@8GPQNKC4yrs4Y
That should be up to the government worker
@7Z659224yrs4Y
No, but I think it should be the workers' choice, therefore give incentives for private accounts and insure that the worker will not lose any money if they chooses to privatize their pension plan
@975GXH81yr1Y
If the government worker wants the plan to be transitioned to a private account that should be allowed.
@98LD89W1yr1Y
No, increase pension spending and offer public pensions to the private sector
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