Ohio-West Virginia AFSCME Retiree Chapter 1184

It's official: SERS - Retiree Board Member Frank Weglarz has won another term on Ohio's School Employees Retirement System (SERS) Board

SERS oversees the retirement security of Ohioans who dedicated their careers to operating our schools. We can count on Frank to fight for us on the board. He has been a dedicated advocate for public employees and retirees, having spent 23 years serving the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City Schools. His leadership as President of AFSCME 1184/SC 120 and involvement in organizations like the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging highlight his commitment to ensuring a secure future for retirees like us.

Frank needed at least 150 signatures, INCLUDING 10 SIGNATURES FROM 5 DIFFERENT COUNTIES, from supporters to qualify for the ballot, and together, we got it done.

I want to thank all of you who signed the petition and put in time and effort in support of Frank. Because Frank was the sole candidate who qualified for the ballot, he has won re-election. His new four-year term will begin on July 1, 2025. We wholeheartedly congratulate Frank on his victory!

National AFSCME Retirees News

Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act, GPO-WEP ‘gone for good’
Yesterday brought a huge victory for public service workers, as Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act. — Jan 6
Senate passes Social Security Fairness Act, a major victory for public service workers
The repeal of GPO-WEP provisions from Social Security is at long last becoming a reality. — Dec 23
AFSCME activism brings repeal of GPO-WEP closer than ever
Union members and lawmakers rallied under the rain on Capitol Hill urging the Senate to repeal the GPO-WEP provisions. — Dec 11
AFSCME applauds House for repealing GPO-WEP, urges Senate to do the same
AFSCME applauds the U.S. House for voting to repeal Social Security’s harmful GPO and WEP provisions. — Nov 13
Retirees pen 135,000 postcards to get out the vote
AFSCME Retirees are writing postcards at a dizzying pace to get out the vote for the Harris/Walz ticket. — Oct 22

AFSCME Retirees have been working hard on the Postcard Campaign

AFSCME Retirees from the Akron Sub Chapter 116 have been hard at work getting post cards out for the Harris-Walz campaign. To date we have completed 4500 cards and counting.

Join OH-WV AFSCME Retirees Today!

Protect your pension and benefits by joining Ohio-West Virginia AFSCME Retirees today!

Ohio-West Virginia AFSCME Retiree Chapter 1184 is leading the charge to protect our retirement security from politicians in Columbus, Charleston, and across the country who threaten it every day.

Your pension and state benefits are the bedrock of your retirement security. A strong pension along with Social Security and Medicare allow us to retire with dignity and peace of mind. By becoming a member for just $36 a year, you can help us stand up against these attacks and ensure that we have a dignified and secure retirement.

In your working life, you had a strong union -- AFSCME. Now, let AFSCME Retirees be your retirement union.

Tell Congress to Repeal the Unfair GPO/WEP Cuts to Social Security

The Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) have been unfairly impacting the Social Security benefits of some public service retirees. Because of GPO-WEP, 25% of public service retirees see cuts to their Social Security due to other earnings or pensions. Some retirees have even had their Social Security benefits cut to zero.

We won't stand for cuts to Social Security for anyone. Send a letter to your members of Congress and tell them to fully repeal GPO-WEP.