John Kline: “The point is we have to set priorities and my argument is that we ought to have the priority be IDEA funding.”

Workers and retirees must have peace of mind when it comes to their hard-earned retirement benefits.

There is nothing fair or excusable about a 75-year-old retiree with health care concerns finding out that the pension he was promised just isn't funded.

No one voted for me in less than 35 days, and I would afford employees the same opportunity to be able to make an informed decision with regard to choosing their union representation.

Composite plans are not intended to replace defined benefit plans, but are intended to be an alternative to the 401(k) defined contribution plan.