U.S. Senate Set to Start Voting Process on WEP/GPO Repeal Today at 1 P.M. Central!
The United States Senate is set to start the voting process on repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) today at 1 p.m. Central. The live video of the proceedings is available here. Please bear in mind the debate on H.R. 82 may be a lengthy process, as amendments that were […]
Breaking News! Trump Signals Support for Full Repeal of WEP and GPO
NEW ACTION ALERT: Email Texas Senators Cornyn and Cruz The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) released a letter describing a recent meeting with President-elect Donald Trump on December 16. The FOP reports that President-elect Trump is standing with public workers by supporting full repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). Senate […]
Action Alert: Contact Senators Who Haven’t Signed On to WEP/GPO Repeal
Action Alert: Email Your Texas Senators now! The U.S. Senate is set to take a vote this week to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset. These unfair, arbitrary Social Security provisions have harmed retired retired educators for too long! It’s time to put an end to the WEP and GPO! The […]
U.S. Senate to Vote on WEP/GPO Repeal
Action Alert: Email Your Texas Senators now! Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D – NY) is set to call for a vote on repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) this week. During the recent WEP/GPO rally in Washington D.C., Schumer announced that he would bring the Social Security Fairness Act […]
Action Alert: Call the Bill and Vote Yes on Repeal of WEP and GPO!
New Action Alert: Email Your Texas Senators now! Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), time is running out for the U.S. Senate to take a vote to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)! On December 11, during a Social Security Fairness Rally held in Washington, Senator Chuck Schumer […]
Reminder: Tim Lee Live in D.C. at Social Security Fairness Rally 10:30 a.m. Today!
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), time is running out for the U.S. Senate to take a vote to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)! A Social Security Fairness Rally will be held today, December 11, in Washington, D.C. at 10:30 a.m. Central/11:30 a.m. Eastern in Upper Senate […]
Road Tripping Through Texas Like Gary Schepf
TRTA State Secretary/Treasurer Gary Schepf has traveled to all 50 states and as far as Egypt to ride a camel around the pyramids in Cairo. His heart, however, longs for the open roads and unique sights found across the big, beautiful state of Texas! “There are so many places to see in Texas!” says Schepf, […]
No Ordinary Story: HART Grandmother Goes to Paris to See Grandson Win Gold
Johnnie Robinson is no ordinary retiree. She’s a proud grandmother, local leader, and hometown hero. This past August, she traveled with her family to the Olympics in Paris, France to watch her grandson, Bryce Deadmon, win gold in the men’s 4 x 400 meter relay. The trip served as not only a special experience for […]
WEP/GPO Rally in Washington D.C. on Dec. 11, Please Call U.S. Senators!
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), time is running out for the U.S. Senate to take a vote to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)! A Social Security Fairness Rally will be held in Washington, D.C. on December 11 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern in Upper Senate Park and […]
Tri-County Retired Teachers Give the Gift of Reading
Tri-County Retired Teachers Association (RTA) had a very successful year with the Children’s Book Project and fulfilled their goal of “Giving the Gift of Reading.” The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is pleased to spotlight the local chapter members’ collective efforts and celebrate their accomplishments. HIGHLIGHTS Between Duval, Jim Wells and Western Nueces counties, 1,500 […]