Articles about the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees
COLA History: Milestones Thru the Decades
June 19, 2025NewsMass Retirees at the Center of Reforms During the January meeting of the Special COLA Commission, Mass Retirees President Frank ...Read More - COLA History: Milestones Thru the Decades
PAC Message to Donors: Thank You!
June 19, 2025News, Breaking NewsAnother Successful Spring Fundraising Drive We’re pleased to report that during this spring, members generously responded to the request ...Read More - PAC Message to Donors: Thank You!
Thank you! Now what’s next?
January 10, 2025Weekly News UpdateJanuary 10, 2025: If you read our special email blast last Sunday evening, have been following social media reports, or ...Read More - Thank you! Now what’s next?
Valeri Serving on Special Cola Commission
December 16, 2024NewsExpected to Begin Work Mass Retirees President Frank Valeri will be serving on the Special COLA Commission as the Association ...Read More - Valeri Serving on Special Cola Commission
Valeri Takes Seat on COLA Commission
October 17, 2024News, Breaking NewsWork About to Begin on Benefit Improvements October 17, 2024: State House, Boston – On Wednesday, Association President Frank Valeri was ...Read More - Valeri Takes Seat on COLA Commission
Mass Retirees Annual Cola Update: Twenty Systems Increase Base in Fy25
October 3, 2024NewsFor FY25, Mass Retirees is pleased to report that all 102 local retirement board have approved a 3% COLA, effective ...Read More - Mass Retirees Annual Cola Update: Twenty Systems Increase Base in Fy25
Major Victories for Public Retirees
September 18, 2024NewsCOLA Commission & Basic Life Insurance Increase Now Law The approval of the FY25 State Budget this July delivered several ...Read More - Major Victories for Public Retirees
House Approves Cola Commission & Basic Life Insurance Increase
September 18, 2024Breaking News, NewsTwo top priority legislative proposals, initiated by Mass Retirees, have been unanimously approved by the House of Representatives, led by ...Read More - House Approves Cola Commission & Basic Life Insurance Increase
Fall 2024 Outlook
September 11, 2024News, Weekly News UpdateSEPTEMBER 6, 2024: As we head into fall, Mass Retirees is directly involved in and focused on several important areas ...Read More - Fall 2024 Outlook
COLA: What you need to know
August 3, 2024Weekly News UpdateWith the creation of the Special COLA Commission approved by Governor Maura Healey within the FY25 budget, it is a ...Read More - COLA: What you need to know