Many California cities want to reduce their pension obligations, but have faced roadblocks. Unions have gone to court against cities like San Jose and San Diego for attempting to cut retirement packages or other benefits. A number of judges have ruled that public pensions are a vested right. Long Beach avoided court and ballot battles and has managed to cut into its unfunded liability.
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