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SUDDES: GOP leaders say Ohio can’t afford Fair School Funding Plan, yet money abounds for vouchers

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2 days ago2 min read

SUDDES: GOP leaders say Ohio can’t afford Fair School Funding Plan, yet money abounds for vouchers

Toledo Blade Editorial: STRS chaos internal

ORTA

4 days ago2 min read

Toledo Blade Editorial: STRS chaos internal

Preparing for Summer: Discounts & Benefits

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5 days ago2 min read

Preparing for Summer: Discounts & Benefits

The mission of ORTA is to monitor, advocate for, and protect the pensions and benefits of its members.

Dean Dennis

6 days ago2 min read

The mission of ORTA is to monitor, advocate for, and protect the pensions and benefits of its members.

Comparing Ohio Pension Plans

ORTA

6 days ago3 min read

Our pension is in difficult shape. It is under attack by its own leaders and the politicians in Ohio. Action today may save us.

Robin Rayfield

May 162 min read

Our pension is in difficult shape. It is under attack by its own leaders and the politicians in Ohio. Action today may save us.

ORTA joins with other member organizations that strongly object to any move that will change the democratic composition of our pension board.

ORTA

May 131 min read

"Following an independent review of this matter, we overrule all three of STRS’s objections, and we adopt the magistrate’s decision."

ORTA

May 111 min read

"Following an independent review of this matter, we overrule all three of STRS’s objections, and we adopt the magistrate’s decision."

Who Do You Trust: Teachers/Retirees, or the Politicians? Another Potential Attack on Democracy and Representation

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May 92 min read

Who Do You Trust: Teachers/Retirees, or the Politicians? Another Potential Attack on Democracy and Representation

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'A lot of unhappiness': State Teachers Retirement System board hears concerns about bonuses, future

By Debbie Rogers, The Blade Dec. 6, 2023 BOWLING GREEN — The future of the State Teachers Retirement System, its present management, and...

ORTA

Dec 7, 20234 min read

ORTA Chapter of the Month: Portage County RTA

Portage county is the home of Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park and the Portage County Retired Teachers Association, ORTA's first Chapter...

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Dec 2, 20231 min read

Blade Editorial: Pension chief suspended

The Blade Editorial Board Nov 21, 2023 9:00 PM The State Teacher Retirement System of Ohio Board of Trustees has suspended Director Bill...

ORTA

Nov 22, 20232 min read

What's wrong with STRS? Darn near everything!

"It doesn't surprise me that something like this could happen because of the lack of oversight for decades at STRS. There has been...

ORTA

Nov 19, 20231 min read

STRS director suspended after allegations of sexual harassment, verbal abuse and aggression

By Sarah Szilagy, Colleen Marshall NBC4 Columbus Posted: Nov 17, 2023 12:24 PM EST COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The director of Ohio’s $90...

ORTA

Nov 17, 20233 min read

Lavish unearned bonuses and ridiculous salary increases at STRS Ohio

While retirees have watched their purchasing power erode by nearly 25% over the last 7 years, and while active members continue to pay...

Robin Rayfield

Nov 9, 20231 min read

Michelle Flanigan: ORTA Member of the Month

ORTA is proud to honor Michelle Flanigan, ORTA's first Member of the Month! Michelle has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the...

ORTA

Nov 6, 20231 min read

NEA Rakes In Millions Selling Annuities To Teachers

For over half a century, NEA has been in the business of selling financial and investment products to teachers. NEA members sit on the...

Edward Siedle

Nov 2, 20231 min read

The Blade Editorial: Pension bailout sought

The Toledo Blade By Blade Editorial Board Oct 23, 2023 9:00 PM ET The Ohio public pension funds, covering 2.28 million current and...

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Oct 24, 20233 min read

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