Action Alerts

When circumstances arise that warrant immediate action, the Association issues Action Alerts to its membership.  Copies of current and prior notifications are listed below.

Current Alerts 

April 21, 2010

Immediate action is needed to keep the provisions of the old HB 1380 (which never made it out of committee) from being tacked on to other legislation as the General Assembly comes to a close.  Contact your elected officials today!!

Archive  

March 14, 2010

HB 1380 may reduce the life insurance coverage for both retirees and active employees and would give the State an insurable interest in your life.  AND our pension fund would have to foot the bill!

IMMEDIATE ACTION IS NEEDED! 

June 12, 2009

ERS Board to hold Annual Meeting June 12, 2009.  Come and witness the final vote on the July 2009 and Jan. 2010 COLAs.

 May 15, 2009          

            ERS Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting May 21, 2009 to consider COLAs; will hold Annual Meeting June 18 to announce final decision.  TRS Board to hold regular meeting on May 27.   

April 2, 2009

              Georgia Senate attempts major changes in Health Insurance premiums and benefits.  Your immediate action is needed!

March 15, 2009

              Governor proposes LARGE increase in monthly Health Insurance premiums.  Act now!

February 13, 2009

               House and Senate Bills bring back "Alternative Investments"

 September 22, 2008

           Georgia House COLA Study Committee - Meetings Set

May 28, 2008

ERS June Board Meeting to be held Thursday June 19th

March 22, 2008

Senate Bill 80 Passes House Committee

February 19, 2008

Senate Bill 80

December 5, 2007

Reduction of COLA and ERS Funding Issues 

April 5, 2007

Update on Senate Bill 80

February 27, 2007 

Update on Senate Bill 80

February 4, 2007

Explanation of Senate Bill 80