All her life, Audrey Niecpiel has been a person of action. Some people are talkers, speaking of things they wish they could change; others are doers, fighting the good fight to make those changes take place. Audrey has always been a fighter, seizing every opportunity to make things better. Even as a teenager, the former… Read More »
BellTel Retiree – Spring 2016 – Why retirees should picket
By: Mike McFadden, Southern Rep, IBEW Local 827 Since August 2015, Verizon workers from the unions IBEW and CWA have been working without a contract. Retirees from IBEW Local 827 of New Jersey have been participating in active weekly informational picketing across the state to help achieve a new contract for these workers and their… Read More »
BellTel Retiree – Spring 2016 – Association Pushes Feds on Pension Fiduciary Conflict Rule
The Association of BellTel Retirees has added its voice to the important effort to crack down on pension fiduciaries’ conflicts of interest. In a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the Association has thrown its support behind an effort to tighten rules on those who serve as fiduciaries, to ensure they are obligated… Read More »
BellTel Retiree – Spring 2016 – Don’t Get Caught by Medical Claims’ Fine Print
By Jack Cohen I’ve been married to my wife Ilene for 49 years. She’s a lot healthier than I am. Longevity in her family is amazing. That is why I was so shocked when we received a notice of denial of payment for her annual physical, resulting in a $400 bill. She is part of… Read More »
BellTel Retiree – Spring 2016 – Retirees’ Impact IRS Ruling
In mid-December the Association of BellTel retirees issued a request to our members alerting them about a proposed new IRS rule that would require all charities, be it a church, hospital, food pantry or even our Association to compel all donors making a contribution of $250 or more to supply their Social Security number. To… Read More »
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