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ORTA demands transparency surrounding investments and fees, moving the pension towards safer investments, and responsibly restoring lost benefits.
Greetings, Members! I want to share a brief history of ORTA. Much of the information below can be found on the ORTA website under the...
Dean Dennis
May 283 min read
I’m not sure what should be ORTA’s primary goal if it is not to pressure STRS to fulfill its obligation to the membership of the pension system.
Greetings ORTA Members! The news out of Columbus these days contains information related to STRS. As usual, much of what is printed is...
Robin Rayfield
May 274 min read
SUDDES: GOP leaders say Ohio can’t afford Fair School Funding Plan, yet money abounds for vouchers
With no meaningful property-tax relief in sight for Ohio homeowners, and a June 30 deadline for passing a new state budget, the General...
ORTA
May 212 min read
Toledo Blade Editorial: STRS chaos internal
The STRS board majority now knows its in-house lawyers are actively and unethically working against their agenda. If it’s serious about...
ORTA
May 192 min read
Preparing for Summer: Discounts & Benefits
Join ORTA and AMBA on Tuesday, May 20, at 9:00 a.m. EST as we explore the most popular discounts and help you maximize your membership....
ORTA
May 182 min read
The mission of ORTA is to monitor, advocate for, and protect the pensions and benefits of its members.
Is history repeating itself? We hope not. Dean Dennis, ORTA Executive Council Chair, addressed the STRS Ohio Board during Public...
Dean Dennis
May 172 min read
Comparing Ohio Pension Plans
What's there to worry about besides necessities like food, shelter, gasoline, insurance, medications and taxes? Bob Buerkle addressed the...
ORTA
May 173 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.
Dr. Robin Rayfield, Executive Director of ORTA, addressed the STRS Ohio Board during Public Participation on May 15, 2025.. The recent...
Robin Rayfield
May 162 min read
ORTA joins with other member organizations that strongly object to any move that will change the democratic composition of our pension board.
To: Ohio Legislators From: ORTA Date: 5-13-25 RE: STRS Board Composition For over 77 years, ORTA (Ohio Retirement for Teachers...
ORTA
May 131 min read
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