Just wait until they get hit with the next recession. They’ll be even further behind.
Now I know these employees worked and contributed to these benefits, but the California portion is simply ridiculous. A 25 year old works for 30 years, retires at 55, and can get 3% times the years served. That’s 90% folks! Even worse, we’re not talking 90% of a low, “public service” salary. These employees are paid very lucrative salaries to start with compared to the private sector.
State worker salary database from the Sacramento Bee.
Scroll down to "Explore Departments", click on it, and get an education as to why they are in such a mess.