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Union Proposes Early Retirement for New Workers, Costs $1.5B

4/13/2026

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The union proposal would let government workers hired after 2012 retire at 55, costing $1.5 billion.
Supervisor Paul Feiner says the state should cover all costs due to local fiscal pressures.
Governor Kathy Hochul is negotiating Tier 6 pension changes that could add $1.2 billion in costs.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says pension changes should be part of collective bargaining.

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The union proposal would let government workers hired after 2012 retire at 55, costing $1.5 billion.
Supervisor Paul Feiner says the state should cover all costs due to local fiscal pressures.
Governor Kathy Hochul is negotiating Tier 6 pension changes that could add $1.2 billion in costs.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says pension changes should be part of collective bargaining.