Trusted Voices, Lasting Impact
“You may be retired from the classroom, but you’re not retired from public trust,” Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas told CEA-Retired members gathered for their annual business meeting.
Retired Educators Share Their Voices and Priorities at the Capitol
For the first time since the pandemic, CEA-Retired members returned to the Capitol for a dedicated retired lobby day, ensuring the voices of retired educators remain part of the conversation shaping state policy.
Join Us for CEA Lobby Day on April 8
It is vital that every one of our legislators hear directly from their educators about the issues impacting our members, our students, and public education. This unique event allows for members to join together at the State Capitol to lobby your legislators directly.
Retired Educators Greet the Season of Giving
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.
Vice President Joslyn DeLancey Recognized for Her Work Helping to Overturn WEP/GPO
CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey was recognized by the Connecticut Alliance for Retired Americans for her work overturning WEP/GPO.
From Hope to Health Care: CEA-Retired Fall Meeting Empowers Members with Inspiration and Information
“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.
Game On: Retired Educators Kick Off a New Chapter with Fun and Fellowship
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.
CEA Helps Teacher Recoup Thousands in Retirement Benefits
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.
Retirees Elect New Leaders and Get Capitol Scoop at Spring Meeting
At their Spring Business Meeting CEA-Retired members heard from CEA leaders, got updates on state and federal legislation, and elected new leaders.
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on the Passing of CEA-Retired Secretary Pat Jordan
Pat was a dedicated Waterford math teacher who became involved in union work early in her career, holding various local leadership positions before advancing to the state and national levels. She always approached her work with great love and compassion as she deeply cared about students, her colleagues, and the teaching profession.