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Old 09-09-2011, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by JcMack View Post
My understanding is union jobs are covered by union pensions. Railroad workers are a whole nuther deal. (my legal opinion) Union people or railroaders either pay no SS or pay a reduced amount while working. When you apply for SS if you fall in those categories your SS payment is reduced.
Can't speak for any others, but this is completely untrue for UAW retirees (I r 1...). I paid SS on everything I earned for 33+ years except for the 2 or 3 years that I maxed out. Seemed like I lived at the plant those years.
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