What is ARM?

In 1996, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) established a new type of membership specifically for Active Retired Members (ARM). For a $50 annual fee, ARM allows retired members to remain actively involved politically and socially with their colleagues. The fee is charged by OSSTF each January. If you join ARM mid-year, the fee is waived until the following January.

Active retirement offers an opportunity for continuing involvement with the educational community at both the local and provincial levels.

Local chapters of ARM have been or are being organized to provide members with opportunities to gather for social events and/or political action activities.

The experience, skills and abilities of retired members are valuable resources that should be utilized to further goals in areas such as political action, legislative lobbying, crisis assistance, research, communications, and public relations.

Why Join ARM?

Access to health, travel and dental insurance
Provincial mailings, including Education Forum, Update, and the Pocket Planner
Newsletters with information about pension, legal, and financial matters
Retirement and pension information
Local social and community activities
Stay in touch with former colleagues
Access to the Edvantage Program

How to Join ARM

To join ARM, complete the ARM application form or contact the OSSTF Provincial Office at 1-800-267-7867.

If you choose to purchase an ARM Health Plan, you are automatically enrolled in the ARM organization. The organization fee is waived for the rest of the calendar year in which you retire. The $50 annual fee is then deducted annually with your January health plan premium payment.

ARM Council

Visit the Provincial OSSTF ARM Council website: ARM Council

ARM Health Benefit Plan

For full plan details, visit:
OTIP ARM Health Insurance
or call OTIP/RAEO at 1-800-267-6847.

Ongoing retirement and pension information
Involvement with retired colleagues in social and community events
Discounts from a variety of local businesses
Low $50 annual membership fee – waived in the first year

To apply, contact OSSTF District 12 ARM.