Pension Litigation
This page contains brief synopses and links to information regarding public agency pension disputes at both the California State and Federal levels.
Federal Litigation
Janus vs. AFSCME
The written transcript and audio file of the oral arguments at the US Supreme Court are available at the links below.
Oral Argument Transcript
Oral Argument Audio File
Oral Argument Transcript
Oral Argument Audio File
“If you do not prevail in this case, the unions will have less political influence; yes or no?” Kennedy asked. “Yes, they will have less political influence,” Frederick answered.
– an excerpt from the Janus vs. AFSCME trial, quoted in the Washington Post, February 26, 2018
"Earlier this week the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the Janus vs. AFSCME case. Mark Janus, a public employee in Illinois, is challenging the right of unions to charge “fair share” fees, because he disagrees with the political agenda which he claims his fees help pay for."
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– an excerpt from the Janus vs. AFSCME trial, quoted in the Washington Post, February 26, 2018
"Earlier this week the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the Janus vs. AFSCME case. Mark Janus, a public employee in Illinois, is challenging the right of unions to charge “fair share” fees, because he disagrees with the political agenda which he claims his fees help pay for."
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California State Litigation
CalFIRE vs. CalPERS
Broad range of stakeholders file amicus briefs urging California Supreme Court to reject the California Rule
"Five organizations filed Amicus Briefs last week in support of the State of California in the pension reform case of Cal Fire v. CalPERS. Each brief articulates the constitutional right of the legislature to adjust future pension benefits and the grave threat to state and local economies posed by the increasing pension contribution requirements and the ever-increasing balance of unfunded liabilities. Governor Brown is defending PEPRA in the litigation brought by public employee unions."
Retirement Security Initiative
February 26, 2018
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"Five organizations filed Amicus Briefs last week in support of the State of California in the pension reform case of Cal Fire v. CalPERS. Each brief articulates the constitutional right of the legislature to adjust future pension benefits and the grave threat to state and local economies posed by the increasing pension contribution requirements and the ever-increasing balance of unfunded liabilities. Governor Brown is defending PEPRA in the litigation brought by public employee unions."
Retirement Security Initiative
February 26, 2018
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