County?s retirement plan troubles union

Baltimore County employees decried proposed retirement plan changes, described by a government official as necessary to maintain the county?s stellar bond rating.

Labor unions met Wednesday to discuss the proposed changes, which affect all employees except teachers, firefighters, police officers, department heads and elected officials. Changes, including raising the retirement age from 60 to 65 and cutting post-employment benefits for future personnel, were highlighted in a countywide e-mail from finance director Fred Homan.