PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 1-26-2017 “There are many plan 1 members, like myself, who are struggling to cover our expenses,” stated Nancy Heley, a public sector retiree from Olympia, “but many are too ashamed and embarrassed to tell their stories.” Nancy was speaking in front of the Washington State House Committee on Appropriations on Thursday on behalf of more …
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We are gaining momentum working with your legislators at the state Capitol concerning two issues – a Plan 1 COLA (HB 1484, which would grant Plan 1 retirees a one-time COLA of $2 per year of service credit) and the PEBB Medicare Benefit restoration. We ask retirees from all plans to help us fight. Your Legislators need to hear from …
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RPEC LEGISLATIVE DAY! Plan to attend and to have members from your chapter also attend! WHEN: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 (Reception) & Wednesday, March 8, 2017 (Legislative Day) WHERE: Red Lion Hotel, 2300 Evergreen Park Dr SW, Olympia WHY: To communicate in a loud, united voice that we will fight to protect and improve our retirement benefits! Big Changes! To move …
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2016 Endorsement of Candidates: The following candidates have been endorsed by RPEC State Legislature LD 1 Senate: Guy Palumbo LD 1 House 1: Derek Stanford LD 2 House 2: Amy Pivetta Hoffman LD 3 Senate: Andy Billig LD 3 House 1: Marcus Riccelli LD 3 House 2: Timm Ormsby LD 5 Senate: Mark Mullet LD 5 House 1: Jason Ritchie …
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Retired Public Employees Council of WA Working to protect and enhance the pension and health care benefits of Washington retired state, county and local government employees