Join CEA’s #RedforEd Fix the Crisis Day of Action
Stronger salaries, better working conditions, greater supports. Here are three things you can do on April 27 to move our priorities past the finish line.
Teachers to Lawmakers: Let Us Teach, And Pay Us a Competitive Salary
As legislators continue to debate proposed bills, CEA members and leaders are ensuring their perspectives are heard. A series of CEA County Forums provided just such an opportunity, bringing educators…
Member Spotlight: Gloria Brown—A life of service
She spent 37 years in Wolcott, teaching middle school math, 6th grade, and elementary gifted and talented. She got involved with her local teacher’s union, the WEA, early, and served many years as their president.
New and Aspiring Educators Find Kindred Spirits, Support in Union
Early career educators attending CEA’s annual conference learned from experts on how to maintain balance and joy in a demanding career.
CEA-Retired President Participates in National Conference
CEA-Retired President William Murray, who attended the three-day event, said, “The focus of the NEA-Retired Conference was to illustrate and enhance the importance of the retired membership. We want active and retired members to know that retired teachers are a vital contributing group within NEA. We represent 11% of the association’s total membership.”
Cost of Living Adjustments
Social Security has announced that they will be granting a cost of living increase of 1.3% for the current year. Based on the statutes governing Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) for CTRB members, the Connecticut Teachers’ Retirement Board will be granting COLA as follows.
CEA’s Lobby Day and #RedforEd Day of Action Is April 27
The legislature is no longer scheduled to be in session on April 26, so CEA Lobby Day is now April 27.
Student Debt Waiver: Are You Eligible?
CEA Member Benefits invites you to a free webinar on what is likely the last opportunity you’ll have to receive retroactive credit for federal student loan payments that may have…
Share Your Story
Are you affected by the Government Pension Offset (GPO) or the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)? Please share your story by contacting us!