RTO/ERO District 13 represents the retired teachers living in the area surrounding the Greater City of Hamilton Region, the former Wentworth County and Haldimand.

Benefits

Pension protection:

RTO/ERO monitors pension legislation

Provides a voice on OTF Pensions and Pensions Negotiations Committee

Represents members in negotiations with Provincial Government

Political advocacy:

Monitors all levels of government on issues of concern to educators and retirees

Organizes petitions

Lobbies local M.P.s and M.P.P.s

Health insurance:

Comprehensive health insurance plans

Plan is owned and managed by RTO/ERO

Offers Extended Health; Semi Private Hospital and Dental Plans for single, couple or family

Direct drug payments; electronic submission of dental claims; direct deposit of claim payments; paramedical practitioner services; vision care; home care; travel coverage while out of province and country

Communications:

Renaissance magazine, published quarterly by provincial office

The Thirteenth World, published four times annually by local district

Tours edition of The Thirteenth World, published twice annually

Over 45 Fact Sheets available on social and financial matters

Tax Tips and Pocket Calendar annually

Maintains professionally designed websites at provincial and local level

Travel:

District 13 bus tours to theatre/dinner and sporting events

Professionally designed world-wide travel packages

Social:

Spring and Fall District 13 luncheons; sporting events and workshops