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Executive Director Robin Rayfield reflects on ORTA’s many successes in 2024
We’re incredibly thankful for the strong support of our thousands of members. Your dedication helps make our voice the loudest and...

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Nov 28, 20241 min read


Pension Defense Fund Update
ORTA launched the Pension Defense Fund in May of 2023. This fund was established to collect and hold for disbursement financial...

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Nov 28, 20242 min read


Lawmakers broke pensions
"While ORTA agees with the Blade editorial that Ohio's pensions need to move away from opaque, private equity investments, which...

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Nov 25, 20242 min read


State Teacher’s Retirement Board names new temporary leader
The State Teacher’s Retirement Board on Monday selected Aaron F. Hood as its interim executive director while the board looks for a...

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Nov 18, 20242 min read


STRS Board reduces required years of service for an unreduced retirement benefit to 33
The State Teachers Retirement Board has approved two benefit changes for active members retiring between June 1, 2025, and July 31,...

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Nov 16, 20241 min read


Rudy Fichtenbaum running for re-election to STRS Ohio Board
In spring 2025, STRS Ohio will hold an election for three seats on the STRS Ohio Retirement Board, including two contributing seats and...

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Nov 8, 20242 min read


ORTA Chapter Grants & Scholarships
Did you know that many ORTA chapters offer classroom grants, continuing education scholarships for teachers, and scholarships for...

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Nov 3, 20241 min read


Toledo Blade Editorial: Bonus for beneficiaries
Bonuses have a bad name with retirees of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio, but not when the benefits finally swing their way....

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Oct 31, 20243 min read


ORTA Newsletter: October 2024
Greetings ORTA Members! This month’s newsletter is slightly delayed as we wanted to include any news from the October STRS Board...

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Oct 22, 20248 min read
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