James Carr: The STRS heirarchy isn't looking out for our best interests. Like a pack of hungry hyenas, they are opportunistic predators, always looking for their next meal. Unfortunately, we are the main course on their menu.

From James Carr

June 18, 2023

When I read Denny Jordan's post referring to the pie (STRS refuses to share as we continue to get smaller slices), it made me think. How does STRS effectively get away with what is essentially theft?

Then it hit me; the STRS heirarchy has a predatory mindset. Instead of being loyal guard dogs who faithfully protect the herd from harm, they are a pack of hyenas looking for any opportunity to to find their next "meal".

They believe that it's OK to steal from us as long as the State of Ohio gives them opportunity. The state gave them permission to "adjust" our COLA. They adjusted the COLA to 0%. The state gave them permission to raise member contributions from 10 up to a maximun of 14%. Actives now pay 14%. Does anyone doubt if the state allowed STRS to make cuts to our monthly benifits that they would not hesitate to do it?

The STRS  heirarchy isn't looking out for our best interests. Like a pack of hungry hyenas, they are opportunistic predators, always looking for their next meal. Unfortunately, we are the main course on their menu.  

We need to replace the hyenas with genuine guard dogs who are faithful to us.  Unfortunately, we can't do that without a reform-dominated Board. We are close. Very, very close.