The budget just passed by the NC General Assembly eliminates retiree health benefits for teachers and all state employees hired after January 2021. What will be the impact of this major change in state employee benefits?

Guests:

• Richard Rogers, Executive Director, NC Retired Governmental Employees Association

• Ardis Watkins, Legislative Affairs Director, State Employees Association of North Carolina

• Dr. Anthony Jackson, Superintendent, Vance County Schools

• Justin Parmenter, 7th Grade Teacher, Waddell Language Academy, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools