Benefits of Joining

RTO/ERO is the only organization with representation from elementary, secondary, public, Catholic and francophone schools.

Health Insurance

Comprehensive, competitive and affordable Extended Health, Semi-Private Hospital and Dental Plans
Plans offered independently, with single, couple or family coverage
The largest Canadian retired educator health plan covering over 72,000 members and their dependents
Our Plan is owned and managed by RTO/ERO members and available only to members
Plan highlights: direct payment to pharmacies; electronic submission of dental claims; direct deposit of claim payments; paramedical practitioner services; vision care; home care; and travel coverage while outside of province and country

District structure across Ontario, and two Districts in British Columbia
Social and networking opportunities including luncheons, dinners, meetings and guest speakers;
Recreational activities such as golf and bridge tournaments; travel to theatre and sporting events
Provincial committees, Senate, workshops, online discussion forums

Monitoring of pension legislation, comments on proposed changes and recommends improvements for retired teachers, when appropriate
Participation in regular discussions with the Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF)
Voting member on the OTF Pension and Pension Negotiations Committees, representing members in pension negotiations with the Provincial Government

Provincially, committees and staff lobby all levels of government on issues of concern to educators and retirees, including health care, support for active teachers and publicly-funded education, seniors’ issues, and the environment
Locally, members organize meetings and lobby local MPs and MPPs

RTO/ERO publishes a national award-winning quarterly magazine, Renaissance, for all members, and monthly newsletters for Provincial and District leaders
Tax Tips and Pocket Calendars are produced annually
Professionally designed provincial public and members’ only websites
District websites supported by provincial technical assistance

Community outreach through Project – Service to Others, a $100,000 grant program for Districts to support local community projects
Scholarships for members’ relatives actively seeking a career in teaching
Provincial charitable donations policy

Members travel the world with specially designed cruises and tours at discounted rates
Professionally designed exclusive travel packages for our members

Resource and expertise collaboration with provincial and national organizations to improve the quality of life for retirees (e.g. CARP, The Canadian Association of Retired Teachers (ACER/CART), Elder Abuse Ontario, the Ontario Retirement Communities
Association (ORCA); provincial teacher affiliates, and trustee, supervisory officer and principals’ organizations)