The Association of Retired Teachers of Connecticut (ARTC) is the unified and influential voice of those who have dedicated their lives to education across our state. With more than 6,000 members and 12 affiliate groups, ARTC is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization advocating on behalf of over 39,000 retired educators throughout Connecticut. We stand at the forefront of protecting the rights, dignity, and long-term security of those who shaped generations of learners.
ARTC is committed to strengthening the economic security, preserving the professional legacy, and enhancing the social well-being of teachers in retirement. We encourage our members to remain active and engaged, continuing to share their experience and leadership within communities across Connecticut. At the same time, we champion the continual improvement of public education, ensuring that the values and high standards upheld by retired educators continue to guide future generations.
Our mission is rooted in action. ARTC works tirelessly to protect the financial stability our members earned through decades of service. We advocate for a strong and sustainable defined pension system, secure statutory state funding for retiree health insurance, and fight to eliminate the unfair taxation of teacher pensions—an issue that continues to drive too many retirees out of Connecticut.
We are also a leading voice on critical national issues that directly impact our members, including the protection of Medicare and Social Security. ARTC proudly supported the repeal of the unjust federal provisions such as the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). After more than 20 years of advocacy, we played an instrumental role in the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act in 2024.
ARTC is more than an organization—it is a dedicated advocate for retired educators and a vigilant guardian of their hard-earned benefits. We stand strong for those who spent their careers shaping minds, and we remain unwavering in our commitment to securing the future they have earned and deserve.
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