He was instrumental in the push for this year's pension package. The latest information on COLA 2000 may be found online at the website for the Office of the Comptroller . Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, a strong supporter of the pension package, encountered problems with his flight, and was unable to make it to Tuesday's event.
Today is a historic day.
In signing legislation providing retired teachers and other public employees with a permanent COLA, the governor has helped to secure a more dignified retirement for those who have made public service their careers. The gains achieved by this legislation will make a dramatic difference in the lives of thousands of New Yorkers. To call this legislation historic is no overstatement. Comptroller Carl McCall, the entire Assembly and Senate, and the governor, for listening to the voices of our retirees, and those of other public employees, and for demonstrating strong leadership in passing these important retirement benefits. Copyright New York State United Teachers.