Retired and Ready to Act
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.
Historic Repeal of WEP/GPO Marks Victory for Unions and Public Servants
In a landmark event, CEA leaders joined Senator Richard Blumenthal and representatives from various public service unions at a news conference to celebrate the historic repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
Retired Teachers Hear Latest on Pensions, WEP/GPO, and More
“We cannot do what we do without the work of our retired educators,” CEA President Kate Dias told CEA-Retired members at their annual fall meeting.
Committed Champions Continue to Pave the Way
At their annual Spring Business Meeting CEA-Retired members gathered to make changes to their constitution, elect representatives, learn the latest on state and federal legislation, and hear remarks from NEA-Retired president Anita Gibson.
Retired Teachers Talk State and National Legislative Priorities
CEA-Retired’s annual fall conference provided members with the opportunity to connect with one another and hear from CEA and CEA-Retired leaders about legislation the organizations will be pushing in Congress and the State Legislature this year.
Lessons on Involvement and Activism Focus of CEA-Retired Conference
“As you know, many groups out there in the wider world, don’t like unions but they also don’t like pensions. They’re out to cut down pensions and undermine them in…
CEA Members Head to Houston to Represent CT Colleagues
CEA members are trading warm Connecticut temperatures for the truly hot weather of Houston this week—all in the name of representing their fellow teachers at the NEA Representative Assembly (NEA…
Retired Teachers Lobby Legislators to Support Teacher Pensions and More
In an overwhelming turnout for Retired Teachers Lobby Day, hundreds of former Connecticut educators gathered at the Legislative Office Building this morning to meet with their elected officials about issues…
Retired Teachers Meet Face to Face With Legislators to Discuss Policy Issues
“I find it’s important to stay involved in our Association and pay it forward,” said John Battista, one of nearly 200 retired Connecticut educators who converged on the Legislative Office…
Retirees Converge on the State Capitol: Ask Legislators for their Support
“It’s important to talk to us and express your views.” That was the message Sen. Paul Formica gave to nearly 100 retired teachers who converged on the State Capitol today…