2026 RPEC/WEA-R Joint Legislative Week Recap
Last week was packed with legislative advocacy carried out by about 200 members of RPEC and the Washington Education Association – Retired, our partner organization which consists of retired educators whose priorities overlap with ours. These members met with 75 legislators and legislative staff throughout the week to advocate for the following:
· HB 1474 – Pass a one-time cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for PERS/TRS 1 retirees
· HB 1603 & HB 1754 – Ensuring access to Medicare supplemental plans (Medigap)
· Budget…
