SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM LINGERS
February 2, 2013NewsAssociation Pushes WEP/GPO InclusionFEBRUARY 2, 2013: This past week, the Association took part in the annual National Conference of ...Read More
MUNICIPALITIES SAVE $250 MILLION IN HEALTHCARE REFORMS
February 1, 2013NewsMore Than Double Previous EstimatesFEBRUARY 1, 2013: In the 18-months since the passage of Chapter 69, Acts of 2011 ...Read More
GOVERNOR PROPOSES 3% STATE & TEACHER COLA
January 24, 2013NewsBudget Also Includes Full GIC FundingJANUARY 24, 2013: Governor Deval Patrick proposed a full 3% COLA increase for eligible state ...Read More
GOVERNOR TO FILE FY14 BUDGET WEDNESDAY
January 22, 2013NewsRetiree Healthcare Bill Not IncludedJANUARY 22, 2013: When Governor Deval Patrick files his FY 14 Budget proposal on Wednesday, it ...Read More
State retiree health system needs major reforms
January 16, 2013NewsBoston Globe EditorialJanuary 16, 2013Read More
Chained CPI Is a Vote to Cut Social Security Benefits
January 15, 2013NewsThe following letter was co-authored by Eric Kingson and Nancy Altman, co-chairs of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition ...Read More
PATRICK ENDORSES RETIREE HEALTH COMMISSION REPORT
January 13, 2013NewsExempts Current Retirees And Includes Strong Retiree ProtectionsJANUARY 11, 2013: Governor Deval Patrick has endorsed a report by the ...Read More
GOVERNOR PATRICK ANNOUNCES PLANS TO FILE LEGISLATION TO REFORM RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS
January 12, 2013NewsReform Would Tackle Fiscal Challenges Head-On, Save As Much as $20 Billion over the Next 30 Years BOSTON – Friday ...Read More
Starting March 1: Electronic Payments Are a Must for S.S. Recipients
January 4, 2013NewsJANUARY 4, 2013: For years, Social Security has stressed the convenience, security, and safety of getting benefit payments electronically. Soon ...Read More