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Protecting your pension and fighting to improve your retirement benefits, including Social Security and Medicare, are part of OUR Unions mission
One of the greatest benefits for public employees is a consitutionally protected pension plan when you retire. CSEA will continue to defend and protect!
As NYS Comptroller, Tom DiNapoli is the sole trustee overseeing the best run pension system in the country. Visit his office’s website for the most up to date information regarding your pension.
Go to OSC.state.ny.us to find out more information about your pension plan.
A Message from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli
What do you think your retirement will be like? To many people, retirement is all about the freedrom to make choices. But before you make those choices, you need to know how membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) can directly affect your financial future and the future of your loved ones.
Whether you are just joining NYSLRS or have been a member for a
number of years, [our website and materials] will serbe as a valuable resource to you. It will help you understand the benefits you are entitled to receive as a NYSLRS member. Understanding these benefits is one of the first and most important steps in planning your future.
Your Retirement System is here to assist you and answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to call us.
Sincerely,
Thomas P. DiNapoli State Comptroller