Don't blame teachers for pension mess
We teachers work hard to earn our pensions. For over 30 years, I paid 9% of every paycheck into the Teacher Retirement System (TRS).
Since 1940, teachers and districts have paid in 100% of their required contribution to TRS.
Teachers are not eligible for Social Security.
Do not blame teachers for the pension problem!
Christine Eggert
Buffalo Grove
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