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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

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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Blade Editorial: STRS spin misleads

The STRS fund managers may beat other funds but they don’t beat the market. Misinformation and State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio...

ORTA

Dec 5, 20242 min read

Class Action Lawsuit Update

In 2012, Senate Bill 342 was passed. This Bill made many drastic changes that impacted both active and retired teachers. The main impact...

Dean Dennis

Nov 30, 20242 min read

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...

ORTA

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...

ORTA

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...

ORTA

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...

ORTA

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,...

ORTA

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...

ORTA

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...

ORTA

Nov 3, 20241 min read

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