Outlook Improves for Multiemployer Reform in 2021, 2022

Link: https://www.ai-cio.com/news/outlook-improves-multiemployer-reform-2021-2022/

Excerpt:

There’s an improved chance Congress will pass legislation over the next year or two to prevent multiemployer pension plans and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)’s multiemployer insurance program from becoming insolvent, according to law firm Morgan Lewis.

In a blog post on the firm’s website, Morgan Lewis Senior Director Timothy Lynch and Partner Daniel Salemi wrote that the biggest factor that could lead to a legislative solution is the fact that the Democratic Party controls the White House and both houses of Congress. They also say the Biden administration may see greater urgency in moving for a solution due to the major economic fallout that would occur if PBGC’s multiemployer program were to become insolvent in 2026, as is currently projected.

Author(s): Michael Katz

Publication Date: 20 January 2021

Publication Site: ai-CIO