Democrats to seek aid for troubled union pensions in next relief package

By Susan Ferrechio

Published April 1, 2020 4:01am ET

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Democrats to seek aid for troubled union pensions in next relief package — Union members carry protest signs as they march outside the Mercer County Criminal Courthouse before arguments Wednesday, June 25, 2014, in Trenton, N.J., over New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's plan to use pension payments to balance the budget. (AP Photo/Mel Evans) | Mel Evans

House Democrats planning a new and sweeping economic relief package to respond to the coronavirus say they’ll include federal aid for troubled union pensions.

Democrats have just begun drafting the relief bill, which they said would include enhanced family paid leave, more money for food stamps, and new worker safety requirements.

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