U.S. House Passes Repeal of Unfair GPO and WEP

Last night the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the repeal of the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). OAPSE President, Lois Carson, was in Washington working right up to the vote alongside our national union (AFSCME) to secure support for this long-sought goal. The legislation now moves to the U.S. Senate for its consideration.

Many thanks to President Carson, Vice President Lang, Secretary Dawkins-Flinn (who also Chairs OAPSE’s Social Security GPO/WEP Repeal Committee), and all the OAPSE members across the state who circulated and signed petitions, called legislators, and educated co-workers, friends and family about the cruel impact of these unfair laws on retirees.

We will continue our efforts to right this wrong through the last weeks of this Congress. Stay tuned to OAPSE’s website and social media accounts for important updates.