Currently, the committee is focused on:
- Supporting BIPOC educators.
- Ensuring a dignified retirement by fighting for cost-of-living increases.
- Offering learning opportunities through a virtual speaker series.
- Eliminating high-stakes testing.
- Actively supporting local unions in contract negotiations.
- Advocating for increased education funding.
- Working to elect pro-education candidates to public office.
- Supporting broader MTA initiatives.
This work not only shapes the future of education, but also ensures that retirees’ voices remain a vital part of key discussions.
Each year, elections are held to select representatives for the Retired Members Committee. The committee is composed of:
- Eight retired members elected statewide by delegates at the Annual Meeting.
- Statewide Retired District Director(s).
- One Executive Committee retired member.
- Two active members (not on the Board or Executive Committee), who are appointed by the MTA president.
- One Board of Directors member, elected by the Board.
- The MTA president or their designee.
We encourage you to get involved — run for election, join the committee, or attend a retiree event. Your voice matters, and your experience is invaluable.
