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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

7 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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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....

ORTA

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...

ORTA

Oct 22, 20248 min read

The membership has spoken very loudly and clearly that change is necessary!

Dr. Robin Rayfield spoke to the STRS Ohio Retirement Board during Public Participation on October 17, 2024. My name is Dr. Robin...

Robin Rayfield

Oct 18, 20242 min read

It’s time we demonstrate we are a top-tier pension system!

Dean Dennis addressed the STRS Ohio Retirement Board during Public Participation on October 17, 2024. I will read a quick section of the...

Dean Dennis

Oct 17, 20242 min read

Over three years ago, Edward Siedle made a public records request to STRS, including requests for "Documents Regarding Investment Managers"

He's still waiting for those documents... July 2024: Magistrate orders STRS to comply with Siedle's first investment managers request in...

ORTA

Oct 11, 20242 min read

STRS Ohio to search for new executive director

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio will launch a search for a new executive director. Former STRS board member Wade Steen could...

ORTA

Oct 1, 20243 min read

Both acting head and CIO of Ohio retired teachers’ pension fund resign amid controversy

The acting executive director of the Ohio retired teachers' pension fund and their chief investment officer have resigned after months of...

ORTA

Sep 26, 20243 min read

Blade Editorial: Use STRS town hall well

If STRS was well managed, pension beneficiaries would not need to be militant in the demand for a full accounting of investment costs....

ORTA

Sep 26, 20242 min read

To all of the teachers of Ohio retired and active – It has been my highest honor to serve you.

Wade Steen's message to Ohio's teachers at his final STRS Ohio board meeting. At the Ohio State Teachers Association meeting in June...

Wade Steen

Sep 25, 20244 min read

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