Congress Unable to Reach WEP Compromise
Dear TRTA members and supporters, Congress was unable to reach a compromise on a solution for the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) or the Government Pension Offset (GPO) this session. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) has been informed that after many sessions of negotiation and hours of activity behind the scenes, congressional members could not […]
Thank You for Your Effort in Pushing for WEP Reform!
TRTA members, thank you for your outpouring of support in pushing for action on the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)! The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), Association of Professional Educators (ATPE), and Mass Retirees held a successful press conference on Wednesday, December 14 in Washington, D.C. at the U.S. Capitol. Thank you to all the members […]
TRTA Calls for WEP Action; Keep Up the Calls!
TRTA, along with ATPE and the Mass Retirees Association, is calling for action on the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)! Time is running out. Congressman Richard Neal (D – Mass), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, needs to act before the current legislative term ends! Continue Your Phone Calls Today! Please continue making phone […]
TRTA Calls for WEP Action; “Doing Nothing is Unacceptable”
TRTA, along with ATPE and the Mass Retirees Association, is calling for action on the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)! Time is running out. Congressman Richard Neal (D – Mass), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, needs to act before the current legislative term ends! We need your help today! Please continue making phone […]
TRS Board Meets, Receives Data Regarding a COLA for Retirees
Executive Summary: Cost projections on Texas providing a cost-of-living increase for retirees were presented at the TRS Board of Trustees meeting. TRTA is advocating for the Texas Legislature to provide retirees with a substantial, meaningful COLA in 2023. TRS investment returns lost 6.7% in 2022. Despite this year’s downturn, the investment returns over the past […]
Happy Thanksgiving from TRTA and TRTF!
Dear TRTA members and TRTF supporters, At this time of year, we like to reflect on the great things we have accomplished together and show our appreciation to our members, friends, and supporters, all of whom are special to us! The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Board of Directors and the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation […]
TRTA Office Working Remotely, Local and District Meetings Canceled Through April 30
Executive Summary: TRTA’s staff is working remotely. The staff is still available by phone during weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM. All local unit meetings are canceled through April 30. Due to the growing impact of COVID-19, known as the coronavirus, in the Austin area, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is following the […]