A retired ironworker who returned to work for 40 hours on a bridge project saw his union pension suspended for that month, despite continuing to receive his Social Security benefits. Social Security stops withholding benefits after full retirement age (67), but multiemployer union pensions have separate rules that can suspend payments if retirees work 40 or more hours in the same trade and area. Retirees should check pension rules before accepting work to avoid unexpected payment suspensions or repayments. This case highlights the need to understand different retirement systems' rules before returning to work.
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