Tempers rise — but not pensions for Leominster
June 24, 2015NewsLEOMINSTER -- Tension between the chairman of the Retirement Board, other board members and city retirees erupted into open hostility at ...
Fossil-fuel divestiture hearing: Retirees’ interests vs. environmental concerns
June 11, 2015NewsJohn HilliardState House News ServiceJune 9, 2015During a packed hearing late Tuesday morning, supporters of bills that would divest public ...
WEP Reform: Our Work Continues
June 11, 2015NewsMAY 2015 VOICE: Efforts to advance federal legislation reforming the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) continue in earnest. Led ...
Early retirement plan drawing fewer applicants than predicted
June 10, 2015NewsBy Joshua Miller Globe Staff June 09, 2015 Governor Charlie Baker’s early retirement plan is on pace to ...
FOSSIL FUEL DIVESTMENT TAKES CENTER STAGE
June 10, 2015NewsMass Retirees Supports Formal Study, Urges Caution JUNE 10, 2015: On Tuesday, the complex issue of public pension fund divestment ...
Deep Concerns Over GIC Insurance Costs
June 10, 2015NewsAssociation Initiative Would Lower Expense CapMAY 2015 VOICE: After five-years of low cost growth and medical inflation, retiree costs ...
Auto & Homeowner Insurance Discount Announced
June 9, 2015NewsMembers Can Save at Least 6% Off Arbella PremiumMAY 2015 VOICE: Last year the Association began exploring the possibility of ...
Governor Baker Supports FY15 COLA
June 8, 2015NewsAlso Maintains State Retiree Insurance % In Budget ProposalMAY 2015 VOICE: In his first budget proposal, Governor Charlie Baker has proposed ...
Membership Reminder: BJ’s Discounts Now Available
June 5, 2015NewsOffer Extended Through June 30th! JUNE 5, 2015: Mass Retirees is happy to announce that our exclusive discount program with ...
Death of Pittsfield’s Gerard Miller
June 4, 2015NewsIt is with great sadness that Mass Retirees announces the death of our long-time Western Mass. Vice President Gerard ...