Colleen Marshall’s stunning report of May 8, 2023 highlighting Governor Mike DeWine’s bizarre attempt to squash reform at STRS

Talk about must-watch TV!

From Ohio Retirement for Teachers (ORTA)

May 9, 2023

Be sure to watch NBC4 Colleen Marshall’s stunning report from last night [May 8, 2023] highlighting Governor Mike DeWine’s bizarre attempt to squash reform at STRS.

[View the video here.]

Unfortunately, by seeking to illegally remove his pro-reform appointee Wade Steen from the STRS board, the Governor is standing with disgraced STRS Executive Director Bill Neville and Wall Street special interests but NOT with Ohio teachers.

The Governor’s unilateral action will be challenged in court.  But keep making your voices heard!

Media reported yesterday that the Governor’s office was overwhelmed with “several hundred calls” from outraged teachers… let’s keep up the pressure!

Here’s what you can do to help right now:

1. Contact Governor Mike DeWine by clicking here to send a note  and dialing 614-644-4357 to leave a message with his staff. Already called? Call again! 

2. Sign and share our petition asking Governor Mike DeWine to do the right thing and withdraw his attempted removal of Wade Steen. 

3. Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper to spread the word about the importance of reform on the STRS board and the need for the Governor to stand with teachers and not with Wall Street and undeserved bonuses for STRS staff.

Please send this article to every active and retired teacher you know by clicking on the little envelope at the bottom of this post.

Your voice matters. Reform is inevitable. 

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