Retirement Planning

You only retire once. You should not be expected to be an expert in something you will never do again. Take advantage of the valuable services provided by our retirement consultants, who are available to MTA members without charge. 

Consultations

All consultations are held by appointment only during the hours listed. Members are advised to call selected MTA consultants in advance to schedule an appointment.

Proof of membership must be submitted when requesting retirement services. This schedule is in effect from September to June except at MTA’s Quincy headquarters, which is staffed during the summer and school vacations. Please be aware that the MTA consultants do not have records of your service, so members are advised to bring that information along to meetings.


WORCESTER — Edward Nelson: first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Karen Melanson: second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; MTA Central Office, 12 East Worcester St., second floor, Worcester. Contact Nelson at 774-239-7823 or enelson@massteacher.org; or contact Melanson at 978-660-4359 or kmelanson@massteacher.org.

QUINCY — To schedule an online consultation contact Peter Mili or to schedule an in-person consultation contact Raymond Thompson: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., MTA, 2 Heritage Drive, 9th Floor, Quincy; 617-878-8240 or 800-392-6175, ext. 8240, or email rthompson@massteacher.org or pmili@massteacher.org.

HOLYOKE — Ron Lech: third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., MTA Western Office, 55 Bobala Road, Suite 3, Holyoke; call 413-537-2335 or email rlech@massteacher.org.

MIDDLETON — Barbara Callaghan: third and fourth Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., MTA Northeast Office, 35 Village Road, Suite 602, Middleton; call 978-660-4171 or email bcallaghan@massteacher.org.

PITTSFIELD — Ward Johnson: second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., MTA Berkshire Office, 188 East St., Pittsfield; call 413-443-1722 or email wjohnson@massteacher.org.

RAYNHAM — Raymond Thompson: third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Lawrence Abbruzzi: second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; MTA Southeast Office, 756 Orchard St., third floor, Raynham. Contact Thompson at 617-347-4425 or rthompson@massteacher.org; or contact Abbruzzi at 508-824-9194 or labbruzzi@massteacher.org.

HIGHER EDUCATION AT-LARGE — Edward McCourt, call 781-325-2553 or email emccourt@massteacher.org.

 

Retired Member Benefits

Learning Opportunities

MTA Retired members are privy to high-quality union education and professional development programs and conferences.

Community

Stay involved in public education when you retire. Having done so much for your students and our schools as an active educator, we need your knowledge — and your voice.

Discounts

MTA/NEA Retired members have access to thousands of discounts through the Benefits and Discount Directory, as well as long-term care, home mortgage, dental insurance and other programs.

Legislation

The MTA’s legislative agenda is developed through a process that includes extensive input from MTA members, active and retired. The agenda articulates our shared commitment to public education, fairness for all workers in our communities, and a secure retirement for public-sector employees.