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

ORTA

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

ORTA

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

ORTA

May 92 min read

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

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ORTA President addresses STRS Ohio Board

Dean Dennis, ORTA President, addressed the STRS Ohio Retirement Board on October 19, 2023. Members are constantly reminded that STRS is a...

Dean Dennis

Oct 21, 20232 min read

Attend the October STRS Ohio Board meeting

The STRS Ohio Retirement Board will meet on October 19, 2023. You can attend in person or via Zoom. Why should you attend the October...

ORTA

Oct 16, 20231 min read

We deserve better than this!

Why can OPERS continue to pay a 3.0% / 2.3% COLA (depending on date of retirement)? Why can OPERS actives retire with full benefits...

Michelle Flanigan

Oct 13, 20232 min read

AMBA & Passport Benefits for ORTA Members

Did you know that as a member of ORTA, you have access to exceptional member benefits through AMBA and Passport? Through AMBA, you have...

ORTA

Oct 10, 20231 min read

The Blade Editorial: Bidding law flaw

The safeguards in Ohio law that protect public funds against bid rigging and contract steering have giant loopholes that leave billions...

ORTA

Sep 27, 20232 min read

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...

Edward Siedle

Sep 25, 20236 min read

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...

Robin Rayfield

Sep 21, 20232 min read

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...

Dean Dennis

Sep 21, 20231 min read

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...

Dean Dennis

Sep 21, 20232 min read

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