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WEP Reform: Our Work Continues

June 11, 2015
MAY 2015 VOICE: Efforts to advance federal legislation reforming the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) continue in earnest. Led ...
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Early retirement plan drawing fewer applicants than predicted

June 10, 2015
By Joshua Miller Globe Staff  June 09, 2015 Governor Charlie Baker’s early retirement plan is on pace to ...
FOSSIL FUEL DIVESTMENT TAKES CENTER STAGE

FOSSIL FUEL DIVESTMENT TAKES CENTER STAGE

June 10, 2015
Mass Retirees Supports Formal Study, Urges Caution JUNE 10, 2015: On Tuesday, the complex issue of public pension fund divestment ...
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Deep Concerns Over GIC Insurance Costs

June 10, 2015
Association Initiative Would Lower Expense CapMAY 2015 VOICE: After five-years of low cost growth and medical inflation, retiree costs ...
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Auto & Homeowner Insurance Discount Announced

June 9, 2015
Members Can Save at Least 6% Off Arbella PremiumMAY 2015 VOICE: Last year the Association began exploring the possibility of ...
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Governor Baker Supports FY15 COLA

June 8, 2015
Also Maintains State Retiree Insurance % In Budget ProposalMAY 2015 VOICE: In his first budget proposal, Governor Charlie Baker has proposed ...
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Membership Reminder: BJ’s Discounts Now Available

June 5, 2015
Offer 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

Death of Pittsfield’s Gerard Miller

June 4, 2015
It is with great sadness that Mass Retirees announces the death of our long-time Western Mass. Vice President Gerard ...
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State clears way for 5,000 workers to retire early

May 5, 2015
Some fear move may hurt servicesBy Joshua Miller Globe Staff  May 05, 2015Governor Charlie Baker signed an early retirement ...
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Gov. Charlie Baker signs state employee retirement incentive program into law

May 5, 2015
By Shira SchoenbergMay 04, 2015 at 5:15 PM BOSTON - Gov. Charlie Baker signed a law establishing a ...