Season’s Greetings From TRTA
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) extends its season’s greetings to all members and friends. As the year draws to a close, we know our dedicated retirees will enjoy spending time with loved ones and celebrating the holidays. We at TRTA, the Board of Directors and staff, want to express our sincere appreciation to all […]
WEP & GPO Finally Repealed! Tim Lee Recaps the Historic Victory
Last night, the United States Senate finally repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. These two unfair, arbitrary Social Security measures have plagued the retirements of millions of dedicated teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other public servants for more than 42 years. The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, Tim Lee, posted […]
WEP and GPO Repealed! U.S. Senate Passes H.R. 82, TRTA Victory Helps End WEP and GPO!
Today, December 20, the United States Senate voted to pass H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), with a vote of 76 yeas and 20 nays! After 42 years of being punished for their public service, Texas education employees, police officers, firefighters, and many […]
Today is the Day! H.R. 82 Senate Debate Continues, Vote Expected
Email Senators Cornyn and Cruz and Ask for Their Support of H.R. 82, As Is! REMINDER: TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube after the final votes on H.R. 82 have been taken to share the news of the bill’s status. Today, December 20, the United States Senate will […]
H.R. 82 Senate Debate Continues Tomorrow, Use the Action Alert to Texas Senators!
New Action Alert: Email Senators Cornyn and Cruz and Ask for Their Support of H.R. 82, As Is! Tomorrow, December 20, the United States Senate will continue debating H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act. As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, if passed, H.R. 82 would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision […]
New Action Alert to Texas Senators! H.R. 82 Senate Debate Continues Today
New Action Alert: Email Senators Cornyn and Cruz and Ask for Their Support of H.R. 82, As Is! Today, December 19, the United States Senate will continue debating H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act. As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, if passed, H.R. 82 would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision […]
Senate Vote on H.R. 82 Now Scheduled For Thursday, December 19
Today, December 18, the United States Senate began the voting process on H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act. As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, if passed, H.R. 82 would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). TRTA has been informed that debate and voting on H.R. […]
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 […]