DISTRICT 43 (Nipissing) Membership

As of January 31, 2008 , our total district membership is 575: 520 Full Members and 55 Associate Members.

If you know of any retired teachers or associates who are not members of RTO District 43, please encourage them to become members.

Here is a list of services that RTO/ERO provides to all its 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

Membership packages are available from Chris Cassidy, Membership Chair. Telephone: 472-8547 (e-mail: joancassidy70@hotmail.com )

Or you may access the Provincial RTO/ERO website and information by clicking here - RTO MEMBERSHIP - for full details.

Let's work together to make RTO a strong organization with a strong membership.

Your participation is important!

Chris Cassidy
Membership Chair
RTO District 43 (Nipissing)