Additional Legislators Joining in Support of Veteran Pension Credit Bill

APRIL 29 -- TWU Local 100 veterans stormed the State Capitol in coalition with NYC Teachers and Firefighters to keep momentum building for passage of A.6974/S.4714, which would allow service veterans, as defined by the federal government, to buy back up to three years time served in the military for pensionable service credit within their pension systems. The bill, estimated to cost the state $6 million, is being strongly championed by sponsors Amy Paulin (in red) in the Assembly and William Larkin in the Senate.Other supporters include longtime TWU allies Felix Ortiz from Brooklyn, Shelly Mayer from Yonkers, Adriano Espaillat from the Bronx, and many others. TWU Local 100's Political Action Director Marvin Holland's team, working with RTO Vice President Kevin Harrington, have been bringing TWU service vets to Albany as well as to local politician's offices to make the case for the bill. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are optimistic that the bill will clear the legislative hurdles and wind up on the Governor's desk. In the mean time, we are continuing the campaign. Please contact the Political Action Department to get involved and help us go the extra yards needed.