Nor Cal Pension
Posted May 15, 2026
Nor Cal Pension
Have you heard the rumor lately that our Nor Cal Pension had a multiplier added? The rumor is true. On 5/13/2026, BM/ST Williams and the trustees advocated for a 0.5 multiplier for the years 2005–2025. A great thing happened, and it passed unanimously.
This is a huge win for the Glaziers and our trade, and hopefully it’s just the beginning of more improvements to come. Many of us have been waiting for this since 2005. I personally got into the trade in 2006, and this moment was more than just another day for me. It was a win for all of us Glaziers who pour our heart and soul into this trade. Through the leadership of BM/ST Williams, we secured our first multiplier increase in over 20 years.
So, what does this mean? More information and detailed breakdowns will be coming out soon, but here’s a basic example:
If your pension benefit was calculated at $2,000 based only on years worked from 2005 to 2025, with the new multiplier, your pension would now increase to $3,000. This is a major step forward for our members and proof that strong leadership and advocacy matter.
| Plan Years | Current Accrual Rates | New Accrual Rates |
| 7/1/79 – 6/30/02 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 7/1/02 – 6/30/03 | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| 7/1/03 – 6/30/05 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 7/1/05 – 6/30/25 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| 7/1/25+ | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Cole Davis
District Council 16 Business Representative
2149 Oakland Rd
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 824-1280 ph
(408) 955-0150 fax
(925) 599-8920 cell
MOST RECENT
I would like to remind the membership of the importance of updating your contact information, recently we have been getting…
May 15, 2026Brothers and Sisters, Painters, as you all may know by now, there is a proposal for the Northern California Painters…
May 15, 2026
English 
Spanish