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We have heard from many members regarding the FREE American Income Life Insurance benefit of $4,000 for both Retired and Active Members. We temporarily paused our relationship with American Income Life while we worked out some new protocols but are now proud to announce our partnership again. Rest assured previous benefits are in tact and were not […]
Please take a look at the JLMC Arbitration Decision. VP Rick Pedrini worked hard to aid in what we feel is a great decision in favor of the Union.Brookline JLMC Decision
The Joint Committee on Public service is holding a hearing to collect testimony. The hearing is a hybrid format and those wishing to attend virtually must register. Please visit: https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/4483 for more information. The deadline to register is Monday, April 3 at 4:00PM
Just a reminder that scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2023. Children of Active and Retired members in good standing are eligible. Children of deceased members who were in good standing at the time of their death are also eligible. The MPA awards seven $1,000 scholarships in five geographical areas. Click here to download
After a meeting with HRD and other stakeholders today, it is clear that without greater participation in the exam survey, ALL promotional exams are in peril. There has been limited participation up to now. Everyone agreed the length is the survey is a roadblock. The survey was formulated by the exam vendor and is necessary in order
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Last week PERAC released a memo to all retirement boards announcing that the earnings waiver enjoyed over the last three years expired on 12/31/22. Although we are filing legislation to provide relief, members are reminded of the current law. Retirees who left before 2022 are allowed to make the difference between their pension and the current
This past week, Governor Healey was sworn in along with other constitutional officers. Not only is Healey the first female governor, women now control four of five constitutional positions. The lone male, William Galvin remains as secretary of state. Democrats control all offices as well as overwhelming majorities in the legislature. President Spilka and Speaker
Click The Link regarding an email sent in regard to a petition lead by Rep. Turco https://conta.cc/3G8KcWW
Minutes ago, we received this email from Civil Service in regard to recent updates to the ongoing issue. It appears they are making moves to postpone certain exams, move forward with others and acknowledge they are working on a solution for the exam many of you took and have not been provided a score. We
Late yesterday, along with our esteemed legal team, we finalized and sent off our findings and solutions to both Governor Baker and HRD. Since the release of this unfortunate news, we have worked closely with our legal advisors, union partners, membership and board as an information clearinghouse to be able to provide facts, ease some
