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Leaders of largest public-sector unions unveil actuarial report showing pension plans in good shape

EDMONTON – A new study prepared by an independent, professional actuary shows that Alberta's largest public-sector pension plans are healthy and well on the way to returning to fully-funded status – even without any changes to benefits will be released today.

What:Union Leaders Release report showing pension plans are healthy

When: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 14

Where: UNA Offices (700 – 11150 Jasper Ave., Edmonton)

Who: AFL president Gil McGowan

AUPE president Guy Smith

HSAA president Elisabeth Ballermann

UNA president Heather Smith

CUPE Alberta president Marle Roberts

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Olav Rokne, Communications Director, Alberta Federation of Labour at 780.289.6528 (cell)or via e-mail [email protected]