Leading the Fight for Retirement Security

Chapter 94 Retirees is a community of retired public sector workers who stay engaged, informed, and active in protecting the retirement security we’ve earned through a lifetime of service to our State, our cities, towns, school districts, and special, independent agencies, including higher education. Come and join us!
About Chapter 94
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Tuesday, April 14Ted Nesi, Channel 12Investigative Reporter Tuesday, May 12 (invited)Roger Boudreau, RIPERCRobert Jacquard, Lobbyist Tuesday, June 9 (invited)Don McGowan, Boston Globe
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*The Executive Board voted to amend our weather cancellation policy. We reschedule the Chapter meeting to the third Tuesday of the month if the Town of North Providence declares a parking ban or North Providence Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

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  • Meeting Information
  • We meet on the second Tuesday of the month, except for July and August. Most meetings are held at Ames Hall, the lower level meeting room at RI Council 94, 1179 Charles Street, North Providence, RI, and begin at 1:00 p.m. Meeting details can be found in our monthly newsletter, Chapter 94 News. Our meetings are accessible by Zoom, and our monthly newsletter includes instructions to request login credentials.

  • Special Guests We invite guest speakers from the worlds of politics, government, media, and community advocacy. Guest presentations are usually followed by spirited exchanges of Qs & As. Many speakers ask for a second or third booking.

Have an idea for a meeting topic or guest? Send us an email.

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Testimonies Presented to Pension Working Advisory Group by Chapter 94 Members

"Since 2005, our retirement security has been slowly eroded by the State. Many retirees like me, who faithfully served the State, struggle to keep up with the rising costs of heating our homes, putting gas in our cars, paying for auto and home insurance, and having enough to pay for food and groceries. The 2011 pension reform was the ultimate insult. It was a blow that took money out of our pockets and broke the promise made to us when we started our careers. That’s why many retirees feel frustrated and betrayed. However, I am optimistic and trust the Pension Advisory Working Group will consider the importance of reinstating annual COLAs and that our elected leadership will follow through on the recommendation."
Dolores Bresette
"A COLA would have allowed my family financial stability so I could wait until age 66 1/2 before collecting my Social Security benefits. But, because of the COLA suspension, I had to collect my Social Security at age 63 to help offset the loss of not receiving cost of living increases. It costs two months of my pension to cover taxes and insurances. This means that I live on ten months of my pension earnings. My Social Security benefits make up for the shortfall."
Ron Pepin
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"I had a long career with the State, during which I planned and saved for my retirement years. The changes imposed by the 2011 legislation forced me and my family to alter how we approached retirement. All the financial planning to prepare for retirement was immediately rendered moot...I hope the Pension Working Advisory Group will recommend solutions to address the injustices rendered to retirees."
Mary Riley

Meet the Leadership

Officers:

Michael Connolly, PresidentRuss Marsocci, Acting President and Municipal Vice President Ronald Pepin, State Vice PresidentLinda Folcarelli, TreasurerDonna Folcarelli, Secretary

Trustees:

Mary Jane Anthony Jose Berto Peter Brousseau

Executive Board Members:

Dolores Bresette Jamie Reilly Mary Riley Pearl Smith

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1179 Charles Street North Providence RI 02904 US