why join District 28, Durham RTO/ERO

WHY JOIN RTO?

SOCIAL:

● 1500 members locally (60,000 provincially).

● stay in contact with former colleagues. Meet like-minded individuals. Share ideas and network.

● Organized Activities. Travel programs

● Web-site information. Members only site available.

HEALTH PLANS:

● A comprehensive, member-owned and managed plan, with long-term successes.

● Many insurance options available. Some options have travel insurance included.

● Discounted Group Travel Programs

ADVOCACY:

● Pension protection

● A voice for retired educators...protecting and promoting your interests Locally, Provincially, and Federally

● Lobbyist for Government reforms

FULL SERVICE / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

● There is a full-time bilingual staff available to help with advice, goodwill, financial and tax-tips & fact sheets

● District (local) structure to respond to local issues

● Service To Others. Network of grants, projects, scholarships, donations, and volunteering. Organized provincially and locally.

CONTINUED COMMUNICATION / COMMITMENT:

● A professional, retired educators organization...With the Renaissance magazine to showcase it

● Provides a chance for individuals to continue their service to other retired educational workers by serving on the executive.

How Do You Join RTO/ERO?

Retired Teachers of Ontario,

Suite 300, 18 Spadina Road,

Toronto, ON M5R 2S7

416.962.9463 • 1 800 361.9888