Posted Dec 16, 2016 by Jamee V
Retirees
The ongoing battle between CalPERS investing in the Tobacco industry has come to fruition this week as CalPERS is reopening a decade-long discussion about reinvesting in Tobacco after a 16-year ban.
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Posted Dec 09, 2016 by CSR Website Administrator
Retirees
Sacramento, CA - By Chris Reed
Critics of Wells Fargo’s scandal are raising questions about why the California Public [Read More...]
Posted Nov 22, 2016 by Jamee V
CalPERS
Beginning January 1, 2017, all CalPERS health plans will offer a diabetes prevention program (DPP) at no cost to eligible members. Check it out!
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Posted Nov 22, 2016 by Jamee V
CalPERS
CalPERS is preparing more pension rate hikes, and they could cost government agencies billions of dollars.
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Posted Nov 02, 2016 by Jamee V
Legislation
Yes on Prop 61 Rally with Bernie Sanders takes place Monday, November 7th on the west steps of the Capitol. CSR will be in attendance. Please join us!
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Posted Oct 19, 2016 by Jamee V
Retirees
CSR joined with other senior groups on the Capitol steps Oct. 17 to rally in support of Prop. 61, which would help stop runaway drug prices and save the state an estimated $1 billion a year.
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Posted Oct 18, 2016 by Jamee V
General News
Do you want to serve on the CSR Board of Directors? If so, now is the time! CSR has officially launched the 2017 Board Election Schedule for Districts A, B & C.
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Posted Oct 17, 2016 by Dani Schenone
CalPERS
Recent news articles have set their sights on public pensions, claiming that they are unsustainable and cost the state billions while public employees enjoy excessive retirement benefits. Recently, a Capital & Main author responded to a September article in the Los Angeles Times that claimed public pensions offer retirement security that is normally only available to the wealthy.
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Posted Oct 05, 2016 by Jamee V
Health Care
Sacramento, CA - OptumRX has finally released critical pieces of information in regards to the cost of prescription drugs. This comes on the heels of CSR pushing for this critical data to be shared with the public during the open enrollment process. Many members were concerned they did not have the full story when choosing a provider.
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Posted Sep 29, 2016 by Jamee Villa
Legislation
Millions of Californians soon will have an easy way to save for a more comfortable and dignified retirement now that Gov. Jerry Brown has signed Senate Bill 1234, landmark legislation creating the California Secure Choice Retirement Plan.
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