American businesses of every size maintain a long-held commitment to providing voluntary benefits that support the welfare of their workers. As Americans live longer, healthier, and more active lives, retirement security becomes a greater concern—particularly with the uncertainty surrounding government programs like Social Security.
The private employer-provided retirement system has contributed significantly to the retirement needs of millions of seniors. The Chamber and its members are committed to continuing the success of the system and ensuring the long-term retirement security of Americans.
For almost a decade the Chamber has been warning the Department of Labor (DOL) of the dire consequences that would result from its rule...
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans (NCCMP) have developed a series of principles aimed at guiding policymakers toward a solution to a growing multi-employer pension crisis.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans (NCCMP) today released a series of principles aimed at guiding policymakers toward a solution to a growing multiemployer pension crisis.
Statement of the U.S. Chamber of CommerceON: Exploring the ‘Gig Economy’ and the Future of Retirement SavingsTO: United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement SecurityBY: Camille Olson, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue's remarks on the State of American Business as prepared for delivery on January 10, 2018.
On December 21, 2017, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce sent this letter to representatives Mike Kelly and Ron Kind regarding H.R. 3596, the "Rightsizing Pension Premiums Act of 2017."
Over 1 million retirees are in danger of losing benefits because the plans that pay them will go bankrupt.
We want people to save for their financial futures, not limit their choices.
From shipping to staffing, the Chamber and its partners have the tools to save your business money and the solutions to help you run it more efficiently. Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today to start saving.
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Comments to the DOL Regarding Extension of Applicability Date for Claims Procedure for Plans Providing Disability Benefits
On December 11th, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce submitted this comment letter to the Department of Labor in response to the agency’s request for data and information regarding the proposed Extension of Applicability Date for Claims Procedure for Plans Providing Disability Benefits.