Executive Director Reports

Dear RPEC Leaders: April marks another successful whirlwind month for RPEC and its legislative priorities. This is also a big month for member engagement.  We need your immediate assistance with an urgent state budget priority (see below). Time is also running out to register for the April 14th virtual Strategic Plan Listening Session, hosted by AFSCME Retiree Council. The virtual …

Executive Director’s Report – March 2023 Dear RPEC Leaders: The month of March is chock-full of activities that need member support. First and foremost, we need your immediate support, as an RPEC leader, to encourage members to take part in the much-anticipated Health Care Authority (HCA) virtual and in-person listening sessions.  Space is limited, so please encourage your members who …

Dear RPEC Leaders & Members: The legislative session is off to an exciting start.  For the first time in a decade, three bills, introduced in January, pertain to finally addressing a recurring cost-of-living (COLA) for Plan 1 retirees.  Moreover, a handful of bills also directly relate to increasing oversight of the Health Care Authority (HCA), which selects and administers healthcare …

Dear RPEC Leaders: Happy New Year from our team to each of you!  We hope you had a peaceful and joy filled holiday season with your family and friends.  We are eager for the new year and are looking forward to a busy January with the beginning of the legislative session. Register on or before January 11th for Legislative Day …