Chuck Schumer Announces $67M to Restore Local Union's Pension Benefits

Chuck Schumer announces $67M to restore local union's pension benefits

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Thursday $67 million to restore Laborers' Local No. 91's full pension benefits for 575 union workers throughout Western New York. The union represents construction workers in Niagara County who provide materials to brick masons and are trained in asbestos removal, hazardous materials abatement, paving roads, pipe installations and construction. Funds will come from the Ame…

Laborers' Local 91 to receive $67M in federal funds for pension plan

Laborers’ Local 91’s pension plan covering nearly 600 construction workers in Niagara County, will receive a roughly $67 million pension fix from the American Rescue Plan. The federal relief will restore full pension benefits for union workers and their families…