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.
Celebrating Social Security at 90—and a Victory for Teachers
Today marks the 90th birthday of the Social Security Administration, and AARP, which resides in the same building as CEA on Oak Street in Hartford, held an ice cream social to celebrate.
From $120 to $650: What WEP/GPO Repeal Means for Retired Teachers
“Now that WEP/GPO is repealed, with the amount that we’re getting in Social Security plus the fact that we got a retroactive payment, my husband and I are literally buying a car because we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.
Biden Signs Social Security Fairness into Law
In a huge victory for teachers and other public servants, WEP/GPO repeal is now the law of the land. CEA President Kate Dias had the honor of being present at the White House when President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act.
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).
In Vote that Will Change Many Teachers’ Lives, Senate Repeals WEP/GPO
In what many teachers are calling the best holiday gift they could receive, the U.S. Senate has voted 76 to 20 to finally put an end to the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset.
Senate Will Vote Next Week on WEP/GPO Repeal
After 40 years of fighting, the U.S. Senate is finally scheduled to vote next week on repealing the unjust Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which would at long last give teachers the Social Security benefits they deserve.
Senator Schumer Tells Labor Leaders Senate Will Vote on WEP/GPO Repeal
“I am here to tell you—we are going to call the vote!” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced to a crowd including CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey gathered outside the U.S. Capitol.
Urgent Action Needed to Repeal WEP/GPO
Take action today to urge U.S. Senators to repeal WEP/GPO once and for all. Time is very short, and we must act now before the Senate’s holiday break.
Teachers’ Advocacy Pays Off with Milestone House Vote to Repeal WEP/GPO
The U.S. House of Representatives took a historic step by voting to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). Now, it’s the U.S. Senate’s turn to make this repeal a reality.