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We protect the retirement security of about 31 million Americans in single-employer and multiemployer pension plans. Our goal is to provide the highest level of customer support and to protect workers’ and retirees’ hard-earned pension benefits.
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Since 1974, we’ve made a commitment to protect the pension benefits of about 31 million workers and retirees, and their families, we serve.
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President names Davey Grubbs as new member to PBGC Advisory Committee
Press Release
WASHINGTON — President Joseph R. Biden Jr. recently appointed Davey Grubbs of North Carolina as a new member to serve on the Advisory Committee of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). Grubbs will serve as a member representing the interests of the general public. “Davey will contribute his expertise, perspective...
PBGC approves SFA application for UNITE HERE Fund
Press Release
UNITE HERE Fund averts insolvency and reduction of benefits through receipt of special financial assistance
WASHINGTON — The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced today that it has approved the application submitted to the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program by the Legacy Plan of the UNITE HERE Retirement Fund (UNITE HERE Fund). The plan, based in White Plains, New York, covers 91,744 participants in the...
PBGC approves SFA application for Laborers Local No. 265 Plan
Press Release
Laborers Local No. 265 Plan averts insolvency and reduction of benefits through receipt of special financial assistance
WASHINGTON — The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced today that it has approved the application submitted to the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program by the Laborers' International Union of North America Local No. 265 Pension Plan (Laborers Local No. 265 Plan). The plan, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, covers 1,460...
Practitioner News
2025 Premium Filing Instructions (January 13)
Annual Update of Maximum Civil Monetary Penalty (January 8)
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