RPEA In The News: Advocating for Retirees on Utilities, Pensions, and Health Care

The Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA) continues to be a strong voice for New York’s nearly 500,000 state and local government retirees.

On September 25, the Syracuse Post-Standard published a guest opinion by RPEA Executive Director Tom Tatun warning that rising utility bills pose a serious hardship for retirees on fixed incomes. The Op-Ed calls on state leaders to act proactively to protect older New Yorkers.

That same week, Tom appeared on CBS6 Albany to discuss RPEA’s broader advocacy priorities, including:

• Preventing unaffordable utility rate increases

• Raising the pension re-entry earnings cap from $35,000 to $50,000 so retirees can return to public service without penalty

• Restoring 100 days of skilled nursing coverage for retirees on Medicare

• Strengthening pension cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to help retirees keep pace with inflation

Read and watch here:

• Guest Opinion – Syracuse Post-Standard

• Interview – CBS6 Albany

Help us spread the word about RPEA’s work. Share these links with friends, family, and colleagues; and encourage fellow retirees to join RPEA so we can keep fighting for the benefits they’ve earned.