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Ohio Retirement for Teachers Association

Fighting for Ohio's teachers since 1947!

ORTA advocates for the pensions and benefits of Ohio's active and retired educators, demands accountability from STRS Ohio, and lobbies Ohio's legislators to to provide a strong and sustainable retirement system for all Ohio educators, Pre-K through higher education.

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Ohio's Governor has declared war against teachers by attacking their pension. He's standing in the way of reform. ORTA has started a fund to develop resources for legal and professional assistance in fighting for Ohio's teachers. Please make a donation.

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Ohio teacher pension's private equity secrets may soon be exposed

Ohio teacher pension's private equity secrets may soon be exposed

For over two years, the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio has been stonewalling a public records request on behalf of teachers to...

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ORTA advocates for the pensions and benefits of Ohio's educators, demands accountability from STRS Ohio, and lobbies Ohio's legislators to provide a strong and sustainable retirement system. We rely on membership dues to continue our work.

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Ohio teacher pension's private equity secrets may soon be exposed

1 day ago
6 min

Ohio teacher pension's private equity secrets may soon be exposed

For over two years, the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio has been stonewalling a public records request on behalf of teachers to...

It appears that we are being intentionally misled.

5 days ago
2 min

It appears that we are being intentionally misled.

Good morning. My name is Robin Rayfield. I am a retired STRS member and Executive Director of the Ohio Retirement for Teachers...

Do STRS Ohio alternative investments violate Ohio law?

5 days ago
1 min

Do STRS Ohio alternative investments violate Ohio law?

At the September STRS Ohio Board meeting, ORTA addressed STRS Trustees and questioned if the Alternative Investments held in the STRS...

I believe these become illegal investments and holding them in our portfolio is actionable.

5 days ago
2 min

I believe these become illegal investments and holding them in our portfolio is actionable.

My name is Dean Dennis, Retired, 35 years with Cincinnati Public Schools. Today, I'm going to address you as ORTA President. I'm going to...

STRS Ohio lawsuits

6 days ago
1 min

STRS Ohio lawsuits

There are currently two active lawsuits in Franklin County regarding STRS Ohio. On October 26, 2021, two retired Ohio teachers, Dean...

Attend the September STRS Ohio Board meeting

Sep 18
1 min

Attend the September STRS Ohio Board meeting

The STRS Ohio Retirement Board will meet on September 21, 2023. You can attend in person or via Zoom. Why should you attend the Board...

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