John Kline: “The American people have been through a lot since the recession began more than seven years ago.”

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

If Congress does not reform the architecture of the multiemployer pension system, then it won't matter how much money we throw at this problem.

Part of the way we need to approach these solutions is to adopt reforms that address the structural flaws within the plans.

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.