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2005-06-05 What is RTO/ERO?
The Retired Teachers of Ontario/les enseignantes et enseignants
retraités de l'Ontario - commonly referred to as RTO/ERO - is a provincial
organization of retired Ontario teachers, administrators and others
receiving pensions and allowances under the Teachers' Pension Act, which
is administered by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board. Other retired
educational personnel may join as associate members.
Formed in 1968 (under the name Superannuated Teachers of Ontario STO/ERO),
RTO/ERO is the official voice of retired teachers, promoting and
protecting their interests particularly in the area of pensions, health
care and insurance. How Many Members In RTO/ERO?
The membership of RTO/ERO, ranging in age from approximately 52 to
100+, is over 56,000. Most RTO/ERO members live in Ontario and are
affiliated with one of the 45 districts into which the provincial
organization is divided. Approximately 750 members live in other parts of
Canada or outside Canada and maintain an association with the Ontario area
in which they taught. Over half of these members are affiliated with the
RTO/ERO District in British Columbia.
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F |
M |
Total |
| 0-49 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 50-59 |
521 |
160 |
681 |
| 60-69 |
851 |
450 |
1,301 |
| 70-79 |
525 |
316 |
841 |
| 80-89 |
322 |
135 |
457 |
| 90-99 |
100 |
12 |
112 |
| 100 + |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| Total |
2,321 |
1,073 |
3,394 |
What Services Are Provided to Members?
- Advocates on important issues for retired teachers such as CPP,
Teachers' Pension Plan, Health Services, and government legislation
- Monitors pension legislation, providing input on proposed changes
and recommending improvements
- Participates in regular discussions with the Ontario Teachers'
Federation (OTF) and as a voting member of the OTF Pension Committee and
Pension Negotiations Committee
- Owns and manages its own health and other insurance plans such as
no-deductible Extended Health Care, travel while outside Ontario,
vision, dental, auto and life insurance for approximately 33,000 RTO/ERO
members and their dependents
- Takes political action on matters of concern to our members,
including support for active teachers and public education
- Provides support and financial assistance to members in need
- Publishes a quarterly Magazine for all members and monthly updaters
for provincial and district leaders
- Provides over 45 Fact Sheets containing helpful information
specifically for retired Ontario teachers
- Maintains and provides access to a Web site (www.rto-ero.org)
- Offers a travel program for members and friends
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