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 ...Read More - Fossil-fuel divestiture hearing: Retirees’ interests vs. environmental concerns
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 ...Read More - WEP Reform: Our Work Continues
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 ...Read More - Early retirement plan drawing fewer applicants than predicted
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 ...Read More - FOSSIL FUEL DIVESTMENT TAKES CENTER STAGE
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 ...Read More - Deep Concerns Over GIC Insurance 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 ...Read More - Auto & Homeowner Insurance Discount Announced
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 ...Read More - Governor Baker Supports FY15 COLA
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 ...Read More - Membership Reminder: BJ’s Discounts Now Available
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 ...Read More - Death of Pittsfield’s Gerard Miller
State clears way for 5,000 workers to retire early
May 5, 2015NewsSome fear move may hurt servicesBy Joshua Miller Globe Staff May 05, 2015Governor Charlie Baker signed an early retirement ...Read More - State clears way for 5,000 workers to retire early