Retired teachers' Association

Pensions . . .

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teachers are confused, that we don’t know the facts or simply do not understand. RTAM has never said what the NDP is implying we have said – that the $145 million transfer to the Civil Service Plan COLA account is “government money.” We understand the facts and nature of the transaction

On September 12, 2011, NARTA members held their first meeting of the fall session. The group decided to invite the four poliitical candidates to an informational meeting, where candidates could explain their respective party platform on COLA and education.

This meeting was held on September 26. Attending were: Stuart Briese, PC; Gary Sallows, Liberal; Kate Storey, Green Party. at the Civil Service Plan, for we are well researched and work in conjunction with pension professionals.

The NDP once again does not speak to our point. The question needs to be asked, “Who’s confused?”. Perhaps the NDP Research Director, who provided the NDP response, should reconsider how he phrases his obviously tactical response. Otherwise, he runs the risk of us thinking he and his political masters are patronizing us and viewing us with condescension.

narta rePort

neePaWa area retired teachers' association

submitted by the Program committee

On October 5, NARTA members went on their annual fall trip. This year, it was a trip to Sandy Lake to see Earl Symond's model railroads and trains; a visit to the museum, with a local guide; and lunch at Generations Tea Room. Some members then toured the Catholic churches, each with a local guide. The next meeting will be on November 28, 2011.