Support the COLA for Pre-Act 9 Retirees!

Pennsylvania State Legislature

Pre-Act 9 retirees in Pennsylvania need our help! These retirees, who dedicated their lives to public service, are struggling with pensions that have not increased since 2002. We demand that the Pennsylvania State Legislature pass House Bill 1416 and Senate Bill 952 to provide a much-needed Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA).

By signing this petition, you are standing up for nearly 69,000 retirees who served our communities and now face financial hardship. Add your name to show your support for a COLA for pre-Act 9 retirees!

To: Pennsylvania State Legislature
From: [Your Name]

I am writing to urge you to support House Bill 1416 and Senate Bill 952, which would provide a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for pre-Act 9 retirees in Pennsylvania. These bills are essential for nearly 69,000 retired public servants who retired before Act 9 was passed in 2001 and are currently struggling with pensions that have not increased in over 20 years.

The cost of living has skyrocketed since 2002, with the cost of food increasing by 88%, housing by 85%, and medical care by 111%. Meanwhile, pre-Act 9 retirees' pension benefits have remained stagnant, forcing many into poverty despite their years of dedicated service.

Including the COLA proposed in House Bill 1416 and Senate Bill 952 in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 state budget is a necessary step to ensure these retirees can live with dignity. I strongly urge you to prioritize this issue and support the passage of these bills.

Thank you for your attention to this critical matter.