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Take Action to Repeal GPO and WEP

Are you negatively impacted by the Government Pension Offset (GPO) or Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)? The Senate Finance Committee’s Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions and Family Policy, chaired by Senator John Kerry recently held a hearing on legislation that would repeal these two harmful provisions which hurt public employees in Massachusetts. Click the link below to find out how to Take Action

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Senate Bill 1564

JOIN THE FIGHT FOR BETTER PENSION BENEFITS!

The State Legislatures Joint Committee on Public Service recently heard testimony on Senate Bill1564. If passed, Senate Bill 1564 would move all employees who are currently classified in Group 1 of the State Retirement System into Group 2. This legislation would increase the pension benefit for Group 1 members who are between the ages of 55 to 65.

Please take a moment to call your State Senator and State Representative today, and ask them to support Senate Bill 1564 by urging their colleagues on the Public Service Committee to report it favorably out of committee. The State House switchboard phone number is (617) 722-2000. To get the names of your legislators call 1-800-462-vote or go online to: www.wheredoivotema.com

If you would like to send an email to your State Representative and State Senator please click here.


  • Senate Bill 2481
  • House Bill 2378
  • Take Action to Repeal GPO and WEP
    Are you negatively impacted by the Government Pension Offset (GPO) or Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)? The Senate Finance Committee’s Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions and Family Policy, chaired by Senator John Kerry recently held a hearing on legislation that would repeal these two harmful provisions which hurt public employees in Massachusetts. Click the link below to find out how to Take Action
  • Senate Bill 1564
    The State Legislatures Joint Committee on Public Service recently heard testimony on Senate Bill1564. If passed, Senate Bill 1564 would move all employees who are currently classified in Group 1 of the State Retirement System into Group 2. This legislation would increase the pension benefit for Group 1 members who are between the ages of 55 to 65. 

    If you would like to send an email to your State Representative and State Senator please click here.
  • House Bill 2497
    HB2497 of 2007-2008 Session
    An Act to Include Custodians in Group 2 of the Retirement System.
    Sponsor: Representative Mark V. Falzone
  • House Bill 2443
    The Civil Service Commission in Massachusetts has suffered from years of chronic underfunding. As a result, public employees in civil service positions often remain in provisional appointments for years, regardless of satisfactory performance.

  • House Bill 2500
    HB 2500 of 2007-2008 Session
    An Act Relative to the Custodial and Non Teaching Employees of School Districts
    Sponsor: Representative Mark V. Falzone
  • House Bill 2527
    House Bill 2527 of the 2007-2008 Session
    An Act Relative to the Definition of Group Four of the Retirement System
    Sponsor: Representative John P. Fresolo
  • House Bill 2664
    HB 2664 of 2007-2008 Session
    An Act Relative to Protecting the Rights of Custodial, Maintenance, and the Nonteaching Employees of School Districts
    Sponsor: Representative David M. Nagle
  • House Bill 2664
    HB 2664 of the 2007-2008 Session
    An Act Relative to Protecting the Rights of Custodial, Maintenance and the Nonteaching Employees of School Districts
    Sponsor: Representative David M. Nangle
  • House Bill 3224
    HB 3224 of 2007-2008 Session
    An Act Relative to Global Positioning System Technology and Public Employees
    Sponsor: Representative Robert J. Nyman
  • House Bill 3927

  • House Bill 420
    HB 420 of 2007-2008 Session
    An Act Relative to Protecting the Rights of Custodial and Other Non Teaching Employees of School Districts
    Sponsor: Representative Mark V. Falzone
  • Senate Bill 1071
    SB 1071 of 2007-2008 Session
    An Act Relative to Establishing Family and Employment Security Through Temporary Disability Insurance and Family Temporary Disability Insurance
    Sponsor: Senator Patricia D. Jehlen
  • Senate Bill 1074
    SB 1074 of 2007-2008 Session
    An Act Relative to Workplace Equity
    Sponsor: Senator Patricia D. Jehlen
  • Senate Bill 1088
    SB 1088 of 2007-2008 Session
    To Provide a Safe Workplace for Employees of the Commonwealth, Its Independent Authorities and Other Political subdivisions
    Sponsor: Senator Marc R. Pacheco
  • Senate Bill 1090
    SB 1090 of 2007-2008 Session
    An Act Relative to Consumers and Workers
    Sponsor: Senator Marc R. Pacheco
  • Senate Bill 1512
    SB1512 of 2007-2008 Session
    An Act Relative to the Bargainability of Health Insurance for Part-Time Municipal Employees
    Sponsor: Senator Patricia D. Jehlen
  • Senate Bill 1514
    SB1512 of 2007-2008 Session
    An Act Relative to Creditable Service for Maternity and Paternity Leave
    Sponsor: Senator Patricia D. Jehlen