U.S. CONGRESSMAN BILL JOHNSON Proudly Representing Eastern and Southeastern Ohio

Congressman Bill Johnson (OH-6) today announced that he has signed a letter with Congresswoman Jean Schmidt to Energy Secretary Steven Chu asking for information regarding transferring pension plans for workers at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon.

The full letter may be found here; key excerpts below.

“Is it possible for the DOE to allow USEC employees, who choose to do so, to go back under the government-sponsored multiemployer pension plan with retirement health benefits? If this is possible, what is the cost of doing so? Could such costs be paid for by expedited completion of D&D or as part of the DOE workforce pay freeze and restricting?

“… We respectfully request your assurances that the DOE will do everything it can to carry out the President’s pledge to the Piketon Plant workforce to ensure all of the employees are treated fairly and equitably as they transition to new site missions. We stand ready to work with you to promote as smooth a transition as possible.”