For proof that educators are educators for life, look no further than CEA-Retired. “You can take the teacher out of the classroom—sort of, sometimes!—but you can’t take the classroom out of the teacher,” jokes CEA-Retired President Mary-Beth Lang.
CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey was recognized by the Connecticut Alliance for Retired Americans for her work overturning WEP/GPO.
“Every time that I think things are hard or tough now, I remember that some of my former colleagues survived the Bridgeport strike,” CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey told CEA-Retired members at their fall meeting at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville this week.
While their active teacher colleagues headed into the classroom on a bright September morning, recently retired educators made their way to CEA headquarters for a different kind of learning—one filled with laughter, games, and good company.
“Now that WEP/GPO is repealed, with the amount that we’re getting in Social Security plus the fact that we got a retroactive payment, my husband and I are literally buying a car because we have a really good down payment,” CEA-Retired member Melissa Robbins shares.
Manchester teacher Greg Vickers prepared carefully for retirement and was therefore shocked to learn his annual pension would be reduced by thousands of dollars. Luckily CEA Educational Issues Specialist Elizabeth Sked was able to step in and make sure Vickers received the full monthly pension benefit he’s entitled to.
At their Spring Business Meeting CEA-Retired members heard from CEA leaders, got updates on state and federal legislation, and elected new leaders.
CEA-Retired Secretary Remembered Patricia Jordan leaves legacy of education, union advocacy Patricia (“Pat”) Jordan, secretary of CEA-Retired, passed away on March 25. A Waterford math teacher for 40 years, Jordan…
In episode 50 of CEA’s podcast, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn Delancey talk with Bette Marafino, president of the Connecticut Alliance for Retired Americans, and Mary-Beth Lang, vice-president of CEA Retired, about celebrating WEP/GPO repeal, how we got here, and what’s next.
As Connecticut’s 2025 legislative session kicks off next week, CEA-Retired is gearing up to play a pivotal role in advocating for teachers and public education.