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Retiree activists voice opposition to Lyons’ pension reform

October 11, 2017
By J.D. Capelouto, Lowell Sun Statehouse Correspondent Several employee and retiree advocates spoke out on Tuesday against an ...Read More
CONCRETE HOME SAVES MEMBERS’ HOME IN KEY LARGO

CONCRETE HOME SAVES MEMBERS’ HOME IN KEY LARGO

September 14, 2017
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017: Press photos of Hurricane Irma focused on battered or destroyed homes in the Florida Keys.   However ...Read More
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to Attend Annual Meeting

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to Attend Annual Meeting

September 6, 2017
We are pleased to share some exciting news: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will be our special guest speaker at the ...Read More
Critics Ignore How Public Pensions Benefit U.S. Taxpayers, NCPERS Finds

Critics Ignore How Public Pensions Benefit U.S. Taxpayers, NCPERS Finds

August 17, 2017
August 15, 2017: Public pension plans are resilient, pose little burden on taxpayers, and stimulate the U.S.Read More
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State Budget Deal Struck

July 7, 2017
Healthcare Issues Remain Unresolved JULY 7, 2017: After more than a month of negotiations, House and Senate budget conferees have ...Read More
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Fall Remains Likely Timeframe For Action on WEP

July 7, 2017
Bipartisan Support in Congress Remains StrongJULY 7, 2017: Retirees who have fallen victim to Social Security’s dreaded offset laws ...Read More
Negotiations Continue Over FY18 State Budget

Negotiations Continue Over FY18 State Budget

July 6, 2017
3% State & Teacher COLA Awaits Final Approval JULY 6, 2017: Mass Retirees officials are closely monitoring developments on ...Read More
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Retirees Fight For a Voice on Group Insurance Commission

June 21, 2017
Fate Rests With House/Senate Budget ConfereesJUNE 21, 2017: Members who are insured under the state’s Group Insurance Commission ...Read More
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Saugus retiree increase warranted

June 15, 2017
JUNE 15, 2017: The approval of the Saugus retiree COLA cap from the $12,000 to $14,000 was reasonable ...Read More
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Saugus Town Meeting members increase pension benefits for retirees

June 2, 2017
Town Meeting members approved a cost of living adjustment that will mean more monthly pension benefits for retired town employees ...Read More
Senate Approves Major Restructure of State GIC

Senate Approves Major Restructure of State GIC

May 24, 2017
Mass Retirees Gains Commission SeatMAY 24, 2017: Wednesday morning the Massachusetts Senate approved a major restructure of the state’s ...Read More
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Mass Retirees Fights Rising Insurance Costs

April 14, 2017
Budget Amendment Caps PaymentsAPRIL 14, 2017: Together with an AFL-CIO backed coalition of public employee unions, Mass Retirees has ...Read More
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Mass Retirees Endorses Paul Shanley For PRIM Board

April 10, 2017
PRIM BALLOTS DUE - Tuesday, MAY 9thAPRIL 10, 2017: For those retired members of STATE Retirement system who have not submitted ...Read More
Remembering Senator Ken Donnelly

Remembering Senator Ken Donnelly

April 8, 2017
Loyal Friend and Staunch Retiree AdvocateAPRIL 7, 2017: The news of Senator Ken Donnelly’s passing on April 2nd after ...Read More
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Your guide to the most contentious parts of the GOP health-care plan

March 24, 2017
As printed by the Washington Post, March 24th.Is the Republican health-care plan a return to freedom or a ...Read More
GIC Sets FY18 Insurance Rates

GIC Sets FY18 Insurance Rates

March 3, 2017
OME Plan To Increase 1.6%MARCH 3, 2017: This week the Commonwealth’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC) voted to ...Read More
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GIC Set To Increase Out-of-Pocket Costs

February 10, 2017
Association Calls for ReconsiderationFEBRUARY 10, 2017: The state’s Group Insurance Commission is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, February 14th ...Read More
With Trump meeting today, Richard Neal of Mass. enters tax overhaul fray

With Trump meeting today, Richard Neal of Mass. enters tax overhaul fray

February 2, 2017
By Victoria McGrane Globe StaffWASHINGTON — He’s known as the insider’s insider, a veteran relationship-builder on Capitol Hill ...Read More