AFSCME Council 2 and RPEC Working in Solidarity RPEC continues to foster strong bonds with labor organizations that represent public sector employees across the state. WSCCCE (Washington State Council of County & City Employees)/AFSCME Council 2 has given us the gracious opportunity to create a page for their website covering RPEC’s purpose and details of membership. View the Council 2 …
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Ways & Means Committee Passes COLA Bill On the afternoon of Monday, March 13, the Washington State Senate Ways & Means Committee passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1057 with an amendment. The bill provides a one-time 3% cost of living adjustment (COLA) to PERS 1 and TRS 1 retirees in July 2023, not to exceed $110 per month. Additionally, …
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From the Department of Retirement Systems: COLA rates established for 2023 A cost of living adjustment (COLA) is an annual adjustment applied to your retirement income to reflect changes in the economy (inflation). Most DRS retirement plans offer a COLA, but Plan 1 members in PERS and TRS only have a COLA if they selected it during retirement. View the …
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RPEC Weekly Newsflash, March 10, 2023 Register today to attend an All-member Strategic Planning Listening Session As part of the strategic planning process, AFSCME Retiree Council will be facilitating a virtual listening session for all members-at-large and RPEC leaders on Friday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This virtual listening session is another way you can provide input …
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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