Congratulations to Montrena Hadley, NCRGEA Board Member, on receiving the 2024 Joe Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award! With over 30 years of experience in local government, we thank you for your achievement and dedication in service. ncrgea.com

Coming Soon: A new look for the association—and a shorter name. #retirement #newlook

The Winter 2025 issue of Living Power magazine is coming out soon! We cover COLAs, RGEA's 2025 advocacy goals, the Lake case and more. It's an issue you don't want to miss! #magazine #ncpol #NorthCarolina #retirement #retirementbenefits

RGEA Board President Mary Ann Hinshaw and RGEA Executive Director Tim O'Connell attended Treasurer Briner's first Retirement System Trustees meeting. RGEA is thankful to be an active part of the discussion to better ensure that the pension delivers COLA to retirees. #retirement

Our Executive Director Tim O'Connell and new Director of Government Relations Jackson Cozort recently had multiple meetings with the State Treasurer and his senior leadership to start mapping out a better state investment strategy for NC's retirees. #ncpol #retirement

Last Friday, RGEA attended a Board of Trustees for the State Health Plan meeting where they discussed raising the premiums of active state employees' health coverage. We were there to remain informed and continue to build relationships with the Treasurer and board members. #ncpol

RGEA is hiring a Field Associate (independent contractor) to assist with member outreach and human resource department engagement in WNC. Candidates will ideally be located in the Hickory area or westward. See job description for additional details. linkedin.com/jobs/view/4149…

In the latest issue of Living Power magazine, we look at the road to COLA and its challenges. NC has one of the best debt ratios, but COLAs for retirees have not been tracked against inflation for nearly two decades. Read more here: ncrgea.com/LivingPower #ncpol #Retirement

The Social Security Administration has just released information regarding a new scam luring potential retirement applicants. Read the official press release: ncrgea.com/security-alert… #Retirement #ScamAlert #ScamWarning

The legislature is back this week and has officially started the budget process. RGEA's lobbying team is there to monitor that process, strengthen RGEA's influence throughout the legislature, and keep advocating for the needs of our retirees. #ncpol #NCgovernment

RGEA is one of the largest associations of retired state and local government employees in the nation, and we work to advance and defend the interests of retired NC government employees and their families. Watch this video to learn more. #ncpol youtu.be/F3tAKaZxKD8

RGEA believes in being at the forefront of pension research, and we are proud to support the work of the National Institute on Retirement Security National Institute on Retirement Security as an Educational Sustainer. Pictured: NIRS Executive Director, Dan Doonan and RGEA Executive Director, Tim O’Connell

We're looking forward to our Extended Community Outreach event in Greenville, NC on April 15! We'll be reviewing issues affecting NC retirees and hearing from a variety of presenters. All public service retirees are welcome to attend. rgea.info

RGEA Advocacy Day is on May 7 in Raleigh, and you're invited! Attend a legislative workshop, take a tour of the Legislative Building, meet with lawmakers and much more! Be sure to register here: rgea.info/event/rgeas-ad… #ncpol #retirement #advocacy

Coming Soon: Spring 2025 Living Power magazine. You'll find several key topics in this upcoming issue including Lake Case updates, a message from Brad Briner, how the lack of COLAs affects retirees, and more. We also caught up with those who enjoy the birding hobby. #retirement

Retirement is better when you're supported. From advocacy at the NC Legislature to valuable benefits like dental and vision plans, RGEA members share how they find Strength Through Membership. #retirement #advocacy #ncpol #governmentemployee

On Wednesday, 53 members participated in our 2025 Advocacy Day and RGEA's strength is truly in our membership. We cannot thank those who participated enough, and we look forward to hosting more hands-on advocacy opportunities. #ncpol

On Monday, RGEA held an exclusive webinar with Treasurer Briner. We are so thankful for the opportunity to host this event, and we appreciate Treasurer Briner’s transparency. Watch the webinar here: tinyurl.com/bd5nuf92 #ncpol #ncga #advocacy #retirement

We're excited to announce our new social media handles! Streamlined and simple, follow us @RGEAInfo here on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube to stay updated on the latest news, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive updates. #retirement #governmentemployees #preretirement