Retired Educators Association of Massachusetts

The Retired Educators Association of Massachusetts is an organization committed to serving the needs and interests of its members based on democratic principles. We encourage the use of our members' collective power to promote their economic and social well being while utilizing their professional background and collegiality to develop a sense of community. As an organization devoted specifically to retired educational personnel, the Retired Educators Association of Massachusetts stands as their advocate and is committed to taking any necessary action to promote and protect the interest of its members.

ITEMS OF INTEREST:

REAM is proud to have over 150 members registered to attend Lobby Day on Tuesday, May 13. It's not too late to join us as we lobby the statehouse regarding some of our key legislative initiatives.

New travel opportunities have been planned for 2008. Please check out the information listed on the travel opportunities page.

Save the date: Wednesday, May 21 is our annual Spring Meeting. Registration is required for both events. Please refer to the Spring newsletter for the registration information and forms.

Spring 2008 Educator's Voice. Registration forms for both Lobby Day and the Spring Meeting are available on page 7.

The Joint Committee on Public Service has acted on a bill (S2234) which would immediately increase the base of the COLA to $16,000 then creates a formula on upon the CPI and a percentage of the Social Security base over time. REAM was instrumental in the drafting and lobbying efforts of this bill. Members are encouraged to call their State Senator and State Representative to ask them for their support on this very important bill. This bill is currently before the Senate Ways and Means Committee. To locate the phone number or address of your state legislators - http://www.mass.gov/legis/citytown.htm

Ream's Retirement Planning Guide

WEP/GPO Update - REAM continues to closely monitor this issue. Recent hearings by the Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions and Family Policy have re-energized our members. Emails, phone calls and letters are highly encouraged to your US Congressman and US Senators. Key testimony given at the November 6 hearing was from a retired teacher from Massachusetts. REAM is actively working with the Coalition to Preserve Retirement Security and with the fifteen other state that are negatively affected by the WEP/GPO. We are currently planning to raise the awareness of this issue at our Spring Meeting on Wednesday, May 21.

For any questions regarding the Association or any information found on this website, please contact Executive Director Hillari Wennerstrom.