Update on loss of benefits

The Committee on Retiree Rights and Benefits (CRRB) has suspended operations. The announcement has been made to John Stratton, Chair of SenEx from the Chair of CRRB, George Crawford in the following email:

Dear John,
This comes to provide an update on CRRB. At its Monday meeting CRRB voted unanimously to suspend meetings until environmental conditions become more congenial toward the prospects of making progress vis a vis retirees' concerns. I'll forward the minutes from the meeting next week. They provide context for the decision.

A couple of things probably exerted persuasive influence in committee members' thinking. One would certainly be discouragement at SenEx's unwillingness to provide support for CRRB's efforts to work at restoration of rescinded benefits for retirees. A second would be an institutional attitude toward retiree interests which strikes the committee as ambiguous and indifferent. The CRRB members fully understand and appreciate the daunting consequences of resource crises. We also wonder, our appreciation notwithstanding, whether the University has evaluated the role and status of retirees as fully as would mutually benefit the University and its retirees.

The CRRB members are thoughtful and pleasant colleagues. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with them. I will be happy to hear your thinking on our decision.
Most Sincerely,
George Crawford