COLAs, Health Care, and the Fight for State Workers and Retirees in 2026
In this first episode of 2026, we are joined by SEANC president Wendell Powell for a conversation about what 2026 holds for state employees and retirees: rising health premiums, stalled COLAs for retirees, staffing shortages in prisons and other agencies, and strategies for political engagement and member advocacy.
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