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APRIL 14, 2024
GPO/WEP HEARING LINK
GPO/WEP HEARING LINK
Tuesday, April 16th at 3:00 pm ET, the House Ways and Means Cumcommittee on Social Security is holding a hearing on GPO/WEP in DC. There will be a link to view virtually for those who cannot attend in person. Below is the lilnk to the hearing notice.
Tuesday, April 16th at 3:00 pm ET, the House Ways and Means Cumcommittee on Social Security is holding a hearing on GPO/WEP in DC. There will be a link to view virtually for those who cannot attend in person. Below is the lilnk to the hearing notice.
March 28, 2024
Due to the past TCRS data breach, new Medicare Cards are on the way with new numbers.
[from https://tnretiredteachers.com/home
I am confident that this is due to the many retired teachers and state workers who let TRTA and TSEA know their concerns through their many letters, phone calls, and emails This is an example of what belonging to your local chapters and working through state affiliates can do. Change can come from using the power of working together.
Watch your mail.
Warmest regards,
Marilyn Toppins, President
ETRTA
March 22, 2024
Want to look up the contact information for our state lawmakers? Now you can!! Links are below:
February 29, 2024
Dear RTA Officers:
As you know the Voucher Bills have been released. These bills are damaging to public education, and the cost is staggering to public education. It is important that we in East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, and West Tennessee join in one voice to oppose these bills. The East Tennessee Retired Teachers are collectively saying "no" to Governor Lee's Voucher Scam on Thursday, March 7th, 6:00 pm. Please make sure that all your members are aware of the Town Hall and encourage them to sign up. Below is the link for our members to use to register for the event.
https://bit.ly/easttnstopthescam
Sincerely,
DeWayne S. Emert
East Tennessee Retired Teachers Association
President-elect
Jan 29, 2024
CONTACT: Doug Kufner
(615) 253-2668
doug.kufner@tn.gov
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Issues New Warning to Tennesseans About Uniform Commercial Code Scam
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ‑ Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is issuing a new warning to all Tennesseans about a scam involving Uniform Commericial Code (UCC) documents.
As part of the scam, citizens receive an official-looking mailer from TN UCC Statement Service, incorrectly implying businesses or individuals must obtain a copy of a UCC-1 financing statement filed against them.
"Our Division of Business and Charitable Organizations and I were recently made aware of deceptive mail circulating within some communities targeting the good faith of Tennesseans and our businesses," said Secretary Hargett. "The format and language used on the suspicious mailer is an attempt to trick borrowers into paying excessive costs to obtain a document they will likely never need."
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a comprehensive set of laws governing sales or other commercial transactions. A UCC-1 financing statement is a legal form that creditors use to give notice that they have a lien on an asset of a debtor.
While these financing statements are common in Tennessee, the deceptive mail pieces attempt to compel Tennesseans to pay $107 for the TN UCC Statement Service to request a copy of their financial statement on behalf of a debtor. These mailers imply recipients must obtain a copy of the UCC-1 financing statement, which is rarely the case.
"I encourage Tennesseans to be wary of any mailings they receive from third-party companies that say they will work with my office on your behalf," said Secretary Hargett. "These organizations are not affiliated with or authorized by us in any way. They charge excessive fees for a document you will likely never need; if you want an official document, they are easily obtainable through our office."
The Secretary of State's Division of Business and Charitable Organizations issues around 200,000 UCC-1 financing statements annually. Those who want a copy of a UCC-1 financing statement can quickly and easily request one directly from the Secretary of State's office for just $15 by calling (615) 741-2286 or online at https://tnbear.tn.gov/UCC/Ecommerce/UCCInfoReqInstr.aspx.
Any business or individuals who receive suspicious mailers related to this issue are encouraged to report the activity to the Division of Business and Charitable Organizations and the Tennessee Attorney General's office. To reach the Division of Business and Charitable Organizations, call (615) 741-2286 or visit sos.tn.gov/businesses.
To file a complaint with the Attorney General, please call (615) 741-3491 or visit www.tn.gov/content/tn/attorneygeneral/working-for-tennessee/consumer/file-a-complaint.html.
January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023
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