Retired city workers are still waiting for their pension payments months after taking buyouts. This delay is causing financial stress for those who were counting on that money.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
These reforms are designed to save the city hundreds of millions of dollars annually by reducing long-term liabilities.
The city benefits from reduced long-term financial obligations, and retirees are assured of their benefits.
Retired city employees who took buyouts are the ones being harmed, as they're not getting the money they were promised.
The city is continuing its efforts to manage long-term liabilities related to pensions and other post-employment benefits, with ongoing contributions to trust funds and adherence to reform plans.
Hundreds of retired Houston city workers still awaiting pension payments, months after buyouts Houston Public Media
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