JERSEY CITY
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
LODGE #4

Important Legislation Being Passed

Fraternal Order of Police - New Jersey State Lodge

Dear Member:

Legislation that makes changes to the public employees retirement system was unexpectedly amended in a State Senate committee this morning. The amendment would require all public employees to pay 1.5% of their base salary toward the cost of their health insurance benefits. The amendment would apply to all public employees and future retirees without regard to their particular health plan. Employees covered by the state health insurance plan, private plan�s, self insurance or joint insurance plans are affected.

The amendment does not apply to current retirees but will impact workers who retire sixty days after the legislation becomes law.

It is important to note that this amended legislation, Senate Bill #3, has not yet been considered by the full State Senate and no companion bill has yet been introduced in the General Assembly. However, since this legislation will significantly and negatively impact our members, we believed it is important that we inform you of this development immediately.

If is important that you contact your local state legislators immediately and tell them to oppose this harmful amendment. To find your local legislators visit the New Jersey State Legislature's website.

We will keep you informed to developments as they occur.

Fraternally,

Edward R. Brannigan
President
Fraternal Order of Police - New Jersey State Chapter
www.njfop.org