JOIN FOR SO MANY REASONS
For years, Illinois Retired Teachers Association (IRTA) has been working to make sure retired teachers like you enjoy the retirement you deserve. Become a member and we’ll provide:
- Pension protection
- Access to benefits
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Philanthropic Opportunities
- Social opportunities
- Other advantages of membership
- Plus there are several membership types – one is right for you!
Membership is a small cost that makes a big impact on the quality of life for you and other retired teachers. But we can’t do it without you. The more members we have, the bigger our voice.
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIPS:
- Dues Deduct Members – have $3.50 deducted each month from your TRS pension
- Life Members – one time fee of $600
- Annual Members – pay $46 each year (recurring)
- Associate Annual Members – pay $35 each year (recurring)
(available to those not drawing a pension from TRS) - Associate Life Members – one time fee of $200
(available to those not drawing a pension from TRS)
Questions? Please call (800)728-4782, Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm CST. Or use our online signup forms:
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