Saturday, July 11, 2009

Linda Meinelt to Ann Hanning re: ORTA support for STRS retirees

From Linda Meinelt, July 9, 2009
Subject: Support for STRS Retirees
Dear Ms. Hanning,
I have not seen any support from ORTA for STRS retirees as they are faced with the possibility of having their COLA cut or eliminated. According to the information promoted in urging individuals to join ORTA, one of the reasons is that it "promotes cost of living increases." Well, the time has come to put your support behind this policy statement and get the STRS Bd. and Mike Nehf to preserve the COLA. Urge them to eliminate the 35 yr./88 rule which is sucking the lifeblood from STRS.
Linda Meinelt
Retiree
Larry KehresMount Union Collge
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