John Kline: “As policymakers, we have an obligation to these men and women to do better.”

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.

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

We owe it to them to set aside our political differences and come to the table to find a bipartisan solution that secures their future.

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.