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Teachers Finally Get Long-Awaited Retirement Justice | Seattle News
After 23 years of legal battle, Washington state teachers are finally getting justice — over 26,000 educators who were cheated out of earned retirement interest dating back to 1996. The Department of Retirement Systems allegedly skimmed interest meant for teachers switching from Plan Two to Plan Three, with the Ninth Circuit ruling in their favor in 2018. Despite that, the state delayed — until now, when a Thurston County judge ordered the full repayment, including compounded interest, within 30 days — or face daily penalties. Some teachers are retired and need the money now; others never…
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