In Tuesday's budget address, the Republican said the pension debt is like an avalanche that threatens to stop economic growth and take funding from schools and senior citizens.
Corbett wants a new mandatory defined-contribution plan for all new hires.
Budget Secretary Charles Zogby says the changes will save $175-million in the fiscal year that starts July 1st. Public employee unions say reducing benefits for current employees is unconstitutional and have vowed to sue.
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