Justice Sarah Taft-Carter ruled in the union pension lawsuit that there is an implied contractual relationship between the Employees Retirerment System of Rhode Island and participating employees. The lawyers are reviewing it NEARI will keep you informed as this is only the first step, but a very important one!
In light of this decision, NEARI has said that it is important for the pension debate now going on to strongly consider this decision before moving forward. A good time to take a pause and do what is right for all involved.