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HEALTH EXCHANGE KICKOFF: No Impact On Current Insurance Plans

October 1, 2013
OCTOBER 1, 2013: Today marks the nationwide kickoff of the new health insurance exchanges, the main component of the federal ...Read More - HEALTH EXCHANGE KICKOFF: No Impact On Current Insurance Plans
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BERKSHIRE AREA MEETING REMINDER

September 18, 2013
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013: The Association will be in Pittsfield, MA this Friday for our annual Berkshire Area Meeting, held once ...Read More - BERKSHIRE AREA MEETING REMINDER
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BERKSHIRE AREA MEETING REMINDER

September 18, 2013
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013: The Association will be in Pittsfield, MA this Friday for our annual Berkshire Area Meeting, held once ...Read More - BERKSHIRE AREA MEETING REMINDER
MACRS EXECUTIVE BOARD VOTES TO OPPOSE DIVESTITURE OF FOSSIL FUEL IN PENSION FUNDS

MACRS EXECUTIVE BOARD VOTES TO OPPOSE DIVESTITURE OF FOSSIL FUEL IN PENSION FUNDS

September 13, 2013
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013: Yesterday, the 18-member Executive Board of the Mass. Association of Contributory Retirement Systems (MACRS) unanimously voted ...Read More - MACRS EXECUTIVE BOARD VOTES TO OPPOSE DIVESTITURE OF FOSSIL FUEL IN PENSION FUNDS
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HAVERHILL CITY COUNCIL TABLES COLA BASE VOTE

September 11, 2013
Base Increase Opposed By Mayor Fiorentini SEPTEMBER 11, 2013: Last night, the Haverhill City Council tabled a request by the ...Read More - HAVERHILL CITY COUNCIL TABLES COLA BASE VOTE
ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT

ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT

September 10, 2013
Frank Valeri To Take Reins In DecemberSEPTEMBER 10, 2013: Beginning this December, our Association will have a new President.In ...Read More - ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT
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STATE BOARD ELECTION UNDERWAY

September 9, 2013
White is CandidateSEPTEMBER 9, 2013: Although no longer President of the Association, Ralph White will remain active in the public ...Read More - STATE BOARD ELECTION UNDERWAY
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ASSOCIATION BILLS ADVANCE

September 9, 2013
H59 Retiree Insurance Reform Eyed For FallSEPTEMBER 2013 VOICE: The Joint Committee on Public Service has favorably released a key ...Read More - ASSOCIATION BILLS ADVANCE
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SENATE BUDGET INCLUDES 3% STATE & TEACHERS’ COLA

May 24, 2013
GIC Contribution Percent Intact For State RetireesMay 24, 2013: There are no unwelcome surprises for retirees and survivors in the ...Read More - SENATE BUDGET INCLUDES 3% STATE & TEACHERS’ COLA
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HOUSE APPROVES 3% STATE/TEACHER COLA

April 26, 2013
37 Local Systems Adopt July IncreaseAPRIL 25, 2013: This week, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the $34 billion state ...Read More - HOUSE APPROVES 3% STATE/TEACHER COLA