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Your retirement doesn't have to be the end of your connection to WEA. WEA-Retired and Pre-Retired members share  decades of experience in our schools to help improve public education in Washington. WEA-Retired supports public education and the enhancement of the quality of life for WEA's active and retired members. As a member of WEA/NEA-Retired you remain a part of the nation's largest advocacy voice for public education. WEA-Retired membership allows you access to WEA and NEA member benefits for the rest of your lift.

The WEA-Retired Representative position for Cascade UniServ Council is currently open. Visit one of the links below for more information and to join WEA and NEA Retired:

Some benefits of WEA-Retired membership

  • Membership is for a lifetime in a powerful, active retiree organization that understands the value of public education and unions because of its affiliation with WEA. (WEA-Retired is the only retiree organization with this affiliation.)
  • Membership includes eligibility for NEA Member Benefits such as credit card and insurance programs, including the $1,000,000 liability insurance if you choose to work as a substitute educator, and WEA’s Attorney Referral Program offers two free 30-minute consultations a year.
  • Membership provides opportunities to continue advocating for the rights of retired educators, current educators, and public school students. Your voice still matters!
  • Membership provides access to AIG/Corebridge financial advisors for a 360 Plan with a complete evaluation of your financial needs for FREE.
  • Membership establishes access to leadership opportunities and training for lifelong learning!
  • Membership creates camaraderie with other educators.
  • Membership offers involvement as part of WEA-Retired; you can attend local chapter lunch programs, help out at pre-retirement seminars, join current educators at events within UniServ Councils and WEA, and other endless possibilities.
  • Membership informs you about education and issues important to retired educators. You will receive WEA and NEA newsletters and other informative materials.
  • Membership flows seamlessly from pre-retired to retired status.
  • And more...

Retire from your position, not your profession. Stay connected. Keep great benefits. Make a difference.

Join online by going to www.washingtonea.org/retired.