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.
Holyoke Office
Ron Lech - in person third Saturday of each month
Contact: rlech@massteacher.org or 413-537-2335
Middleton Office
Barbara Callaghan - in person second Saturday of each month
Contact: bcallaghan@massteacher.org or 978-660-4171
Katie Callaghan - in person fourth Saturday of each month
Contact: kcallaghan@massteacher.org or 617-878-8761
Quincy Office
Peter Mili - virtual on weekdays
Contact: pmili@massteacher.org or 617-878-8256
Patricia Thompson - virtual on weekdays
Contact: pthompson@massteacher.org or 617-878-8766
Ray Thompson - in person on weekdays
Contact: 617-878-8255 or rthompson@massteacher.org
Raynham Office
Larry Abbruzzi - by phone second Saturday of each month
Contact: labbruzzi@massteacher.org or 508-824-9194
Nancy Mikels - in person third Saturday of each month
Contact: nmikels@massteacher.org or 781-789-8257
Pittsfield Office
Cathy Grady - in person second Saturday of each month
Contact: cgrady@massteacher.org
Worcester office
Ed Nelson - in person first Saturday of each month
Contact: enelson@massteacher.org or 774-239-7823
Karen Melanson - in person second Saturday of each month
Contact: kmelanson@massteacher.org or 978-660-4359
Higher Education Members
Ed McCourt
Contact: emccourt@massteacher.org or 617-878-8527
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.