2006-07-06 Author: Rae Hathaway |
The provincial government's being pressured to provide full cost of living adjustments for retired teachers. The Retired Teachers Association of Manitoba wants 2.2 per cent -- they're currently getting about 0.64 per cent. Portage Chapter President Morris Boychuk is dubious about anything changing until there's a change of government, or until the current government is convinced to pay the COLA. He notes there's been a significant effect on teachers' pensions, especially those who've been retired the longest. Boychuk's seen hardship experienced by some local retired teachers. |