Retired
DoDEA Post on Miscalculation of Retirement Contributions
The following information regarding miscalcuation of retirement contributions was recently posted by DoDEA: DoDEA was just informed that there was a programming error found within the Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS) when retroactive payroll corrections were processed for a prior year. Due to this error, the retirement contributions (employee and employer) were miscalculated for some… Read More
FEA TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING THIS MONTH
*Navigate the June meetings. At the end of the academic school year, there are 3 important virtual meetings that involve FEA-Retired members. Our State Association will hold their annual meeting (see #1 below). Second, there will be a special meeting just for FEA-retired members (#2). Finally, our National Association-Retired will hold an annual conference (#3).… Read More
FEA RETIRED MEMBERS VIRTUAL FORUM
FEA will host a “Retired Members Forum” on Wednesday, June 16th from 1 to 2 pm (EDT). This will be a time for FEA retired members to get an update from FEA President, Brian Chance, on information related to our issues. Also, this will bean opportunity for retired members to share their visions, questions, and… Read More
NEA-RETIRED ANNUAL MEETING
Every summer, “NEA-Retired” holds their Annual 2-Day meeting just before the NEA-Representative Assembly. This year’s virtual meeting will be open to all NEA retired members (not just the RA-delegates). The Annual Meetings will be on Wednesday/Thursday (June 23/24) from 1:30 to 6 pm (EDT)--on both days. As of this printing, registration has not yet opened.… Read More
FEA-RETIRED ANNUAL SURVEY
FEA-Retired is again conducting a very short “needs-assessment” survey in order to prepare for this year’s annual meeting and to plan for 2021-2022.Please take a few minutes to respond to the survey and let us know what you think. https://forms.gle/VCtGsgMWeoBthipX7 … Read More
YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS CRITICAL
Your financial support is critical...and get your very own NEA backpack! Every year, the NEA works hard to fight for legislation that ensures quality education and support for educational employees, active and retired members. Our FEA members have been the leaders every year in giving sacrificially to the Fund for Children and Public Education, the… Read More
THE DODDS REUNION UPDATE
After waiting 2 years to meet again, the DoDDS Reunion is currently scheduled to take place again this summer in Jacksonville, Florida. This event is always well attended and allows time for retirees to re-connect with former colleagues. The event will be held July 14-18, 2021. The Registration Fee is $105 through June 30. For… Read More
RETIRED MEMBERS’ PICTURES WANTED
FEA is seeking a select few pictures to include on the FEA website to illustrate the concept of what it means to be a retired educator/FEA member. We want to show how our members enjoy their hard-earned retirement. Do you love traveling, or gardening, or cycling? Show us! Great pictures will be spotlighted on the… Read More
INFO ON PCS TAX, RITA
At FEA's request, DoDEA has posted a current summary of the PCS Tax issue, including an explanation of the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) that details how RITA is calculated and how affected employees can apply for it. That article is posted on DoDEA Connects. Those who are unable to access DoDEA Connects because they… Read More
THIRD TIME IS CHARM–REPEAL GPO-WEP—EASY DOES IT
This is the third time in 3 months, we have led with a story on “Repealing GPO-WEP.” Since this battle has been going on for over a decade, we know it will not be easy to reverse this law. NEA is helping by providing model language (attached to this legislation) to guide NEA members in… Read More