Category: News

Last Thursday, RELAC members gathered at the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area for the Spring 2025 RELAC General Membership Meeting.
We were joined by Tim Brown of the National Association of Counties for an informational presentation on RELAC supplemental benefits offered through MetLife. This was an engaging session with great questions from RELAC members.
We thought that this might be a valuable resource for all of our membership, so we are sharing the recording of the presentation below.

We hope to see you at an upcoming RELAC event!

Secure your tickets now for RELAC’s Summer 2025 Events: Hollywood Bowl on July 2, 2025, and Dodger Night on August 15, 2025.
Join RELAC Members for RELAC’s Summer 2025 Events! Check your email or the RELAC Newsletter for your member-only link to buy tickets online, or call our office at (626) 308-0532 to purchase tickets over the phone.
RELAC Night at the Hollywood Bowl – July 2, 2025 at 7:20pm
On July 2, 2025 at 7:20pm, join RELAC members for RELAC Night at the Hollywood Bowl 4th of July Weekend Fireworks Spectacular. With amazing Performances by: Earth, Wind & Fire, the Los Angeles Philharmonic with Thomas Wilkins, conductor, and FIREWORKS!
Super seat tickets are available at a reduced, RELAC member only rate of $100 each, and seats are available on the Bowl Shuttle or Park & Ride for only $7 per seat.
Dodger Night – August 15, 2025 at 7:10pm
On August 15, 2025 at 7:10pm, the Dodgers will face off against the rival San Diego Padres.
Your RELAC membership entitles you to purchase 2 tickets at the reduced price of $70 each. Up to 20 additional tickets may be purchased for $80 each.
Join your fellow RELAC members as we cheer on the World Series Champion Boys in Blue! Tickets are available for purchase via check or credit card.
These tickets are selling quickly! Check your email or the RELAC Newsletter for your member-only link to buy tickets online, or call our office at (626) 308-0532 to purchase tickets over the phone.

After a 40+ year battle, we have eliminated the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) through the Social Security Fairness Act. RELAC was there every step of the way, and we will continue to support you.

The Social Security Administration has committed to...

Updating and processing in stages beginning in late February.
Monthly benefits being paid one month after (e.g. February’s payment arrives in March).
Retroactive benefits being issued in a lump sum before your monthly benefit is adjusted.
Sending two notices, one confirming the removal of WEP/GPO and another reflecting your updated benefit amount.

What you should do...

Verify or update your mailing address and direct deposit information at www.ssa.gov/myaccount.
Visit www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/social-security-fairness-act.html.
Keep a close eye out for updates from the Social Security Administration.

The repeal of the GPO and WEP is a momentous achievement for retired civil servants nationwide. We are proud that RELAC and its membership had a role in the advocacy that led to this historic repeal. RELAC will always fight for what you deserve, and together, we can win!
Thank you for your membership and support as we continue our work on this vital mission.

The L.A. County Assessor’s Office needs the assistance of any retiree who has worked for the assessor in any capacity (including appraisers, GIS techs, administrative staff, etc.) for disaster relief and recovery efforts.
With over 16,000 affected properties, the Assessor’s Office’s current resources will not be enough to meet the workload.
How You Can Help
The Assessor’s Office is looking to bring back retirees under the 120-Day Retiree Rehire Program. The Assessor’s Office seeks your expertise for misfortune and calamity work to relieve the burden on active staff and allow them to perform essential work to assist those affected by the fires.
Your expertise and assistance will make a significant impact in managing this critical situation.
Ready to Help?
If you are available and want to provide your skills for this vital work, please click the button below to complete the interest form.
 

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Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact El Cid De Ramus at (213) 249-1908 or [email protected].
For information on the 120-Day Retiree Rehire Program, please click here.

RELAC’s L.A. Regional Food Bank fundraising page for 2025 is now live. Please donate what you are able, and share our link with friends and family. Let’s make 2025 RELAC’s biggest fundraising year yet.
Click here to donate.

Applications are now closed for the 2025 RELAC Scholarship. Winners will be recognized at the Annual Recognition Luncheon.

RELAC has partnered with NACo to provide new benefits plans to meet your evolving needs.

Download the summary from our recent presentation: Staying Safe in the Digital World.

RELAC has surpassed its $5,000 goal for the March of Dimes’ March for Babies. Thank you to everyone who donated!
Click here for more information.

The presentation on the basics of Medicare by LACERA retirement benefits specialist Letha Williams-Martin received rave reviews from attendees at RELAC’s recent membership meeting in Carson.
Click here for her PowerPoint presentation.