“Everyone should be able to retire with dignity but, because of outdated provisions, that’s not a reality for thousands of Minnesota’s public servants who aren’t able to get their full Social Security benefit. This bill will fix that,” said Senator Smith. “This legislation is a win for our firefighters, our teachers, our postal workers, and our public safety officers who have given so much to our communities. They deserve their full Social Security payments in retirement. I’m proud to have supported this bill, and pushed hard for its passage.”
The bill is supported by the International Association of Firefighters, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, the National Education Association, the National Association of -Letter Carriers, Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, the National Fraternal Order of Police, the National Association of Police Organizations, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, and the American Federation of Teachers.