Earlier this month, the Social Security Subcommittee of the U.S. House held a hearing in Washington on the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). These provisions of the Social Security law unfairly reduce or eliminate much-needed benefits for millions of retired educators, their spouses and survivors across the country, including many in Texas. The Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate them.
The subcommittee is accepting written comments from the public through next Tuesday, April 30, so there is still time for individual TSTA members to weigh in on this critical issue.
Here is a suggested message: “Get rid of the GPO and the WEP because they are unfair to me, other retired educators and our families. We dedicated our careers to improving the lives and futures of school children and have earned fair, comfortable retirements!”
The subcommittee requires that you submit your comments in the form of a Word document via email ([email protected]). Put “Subcommittee Hearing on the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset” as the subject line of your submitted comments. End-of-business next Tuesday is the deadline for submissions.
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You want better salaries? GET INVOLVED! You want better working conditions? GET INVOLVED! You want time to teach? GET INVOLVED! You want autonomy in your profession? GET INVOLVED!
The only way to make meaningful change is to get involved. You can make things happen; we can make things happen - GET INVOLVED TODAY!
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Professional Development helps your GROW and GLOW as an educator. Also, don't limit your professional development to just time in a conference or meeting. Read professional publications, engage with colleagues, participate in a study group - there is so much more to PD than just a meeting after school, on the weekend, or during the summer.

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