MTEA

Preparing for Retirement - Popular Seminar
2026-05-20 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
This comprehensive session is recommended for employees within 5-10 years of retirement and covers the different retirement planning solutions available and the implications of the decisions employees make as they approach retirement. The session covers:

The sources of retirement income available to public school employees including the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), Social Security, and personal savings.
The various annuity options available from the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Retirement timeline (including eligibility dates and requirements for WRS withdrawals, health insurance, etc.
Personal savings withdrawal issues and tax implications.
Common roadblocks to successful retirement planning.
A pre-retirement checklist of important things to consider.
Tools and solutions to help employees reach their retirement goals.

Please join us on Wednesday, May 20 from 5-6:30pm at the MTEA Building. This session will be held on the main level. Registration is required, please click here.

Retirement Planning
2026-05-21 17:00 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Retirement Planning
Wisconsin public school employees approaching retirement typically have questions about what they need to do to prepare. This information is appropriate for those within 10+ years of retirement and will provide:

An overview of the sources of retirement income available to public school employees, including the Wisconsin Retirement System, Social Security, and personal savings.
Information on how to determine your retirement income needs.
An understanding of common roadblocks to successful retirement planning.
A pre-retirement checklist of important things to consider.
Tools and solutions for achieving retirement goals.

Please join us on Thursday, May 21 from 5-6:30pm at the MTEA Building. This session will be held on the main level. Registration is required, please click here.

MTEA Closed
2026-05-25 | WI
MTEA is closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26 at 8am.

Early Career Teachers End of Year BBQ
2026-05-27 16:30 - 18:30 | Wick Field, 4929 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
You’re Invited: SMART (Support-Mentor-Attract-Retain-Teachers) Committee End- of- Year BBQ!
The SMART Committee is excited to invite all Early Career Teachers (ECTS) with 0-5 years in the district to our final social of the year—an End-of-Year Barbecue at Wick Field! Join us for a relaxed afternoon of food, fun, and connection.
ECTs are encouraged to bring their kids along! We’ll have plenty to enjoy for everyone, including:

Hot dogs, burgers, chips, and drinks
Fun games and raffles
A great playground space for kids to enjoy
Bring your own lawn chair or blanket to spread on the ground as seating is limited

Not an MTEA member yet? No problem, you can join right at the event! RSVP as soon as possible to allow for an accurate food count.
Come unwind, connect with fellow educators, and celebrate the close of the school year with us. We hope to see you there!
Join us on Wednesday, May 27 from 4:30-6:30pm at Wick Field (directly across from the MTEA office on Vliet Street). Please RSVP below to ensure we have enough food.

ECT BBQ Registration FormFirst NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Tell us how many will come with you? (Spouse, Partner, Kids)Are you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes No I Don't KnowSubmit Form

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS): Your State Pension Plan
2026-06-02 17:00 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
WRS, the state pension plan, will be a source of retirement income for most Wisconsin public school employees. Understanding this benefit will help educators better plan for their future. Learn to:

Read/interpret your pension statement.
Calculate your WRS pension benefit.
Choose an appropriate annuity option.
Purchase forfeited service.
Determine whether you will have a retirement income gap.

Please join us on Tuesday, June 2 from 5-6:30pm at the MTEA Building. This session will be held on the main level. Registration is required, please click here.

MTEA Executive Board
2026-06-03 17:00 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Your MTEA Executive Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00pm.
9/3/25
10/1/25
11/5/25
12/3/25
1/7/26
2/4/26
3/4/26
4/6/26
5/7/26
6/4/26

MSTA Executive Council
2026-06-04 17:00 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Your MSTA Executive Council meets the first Thursday of each month at 5:00pm at the MTEA Building.
9/4/25
10/2/25
11/6/25
12/4/25
1/8/26
2/5/26
3/5/26
4/9/26
5/7/26
6/4/26

MEAA Executive Council
2026-06-04 17:15 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Your MEAA Executive Council meets the first Thursday of each month at 5:15pm at the MTEA Building.
9/4/25
10/2/25
11/6/25
12/4/25
1/8/26
2/5/26
3/5/26
4/9/26
5/7/26
6/4/26

Preparing for Retirement - Popular Seminar
2026-06-09 17:00 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
This comprehensive session is recommended for employees within 5-10 years of retirement and covers the different retirement planning solutions available and the implications of the decisions employees make as they approach retirement. The session covers:

The sources of retirement income available to public school employees including the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), Social Security, and personal savings.
The various annuity options available from the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Retirement timeline (including eligibility dates and requirements for WRS withdrawals, health insurance, etc.
Personal savings withdrawal issues and tax implications.
Common roadblocks to successful retirement planning.
A pre-retirement checklist of important things to consider.
Tools and solutions to help employees reach their retirement goals.

Please join us on Tuesday, June 9 from 5-6:30pm at the MTEA Building. This session will be held on the main level. Registration is required, please click here.

MTEA Representative Assembly Meeting
2026-06-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Your MTEA Representative Assembly meets the second Wednesday of each month starting at 5:00pm at the Washington Park Senior Center.
9/10/25 – Convocation
10/8/25
11/12/25
12/10/25
1/14/26
2/11/26
3/11/26
4/15/26
5/13/26 – Delegate Assembly – This meeting will be held at the Labor Council at 633 S Hawley Rd. Please note construction on Hawley will not let you travel southbound from Bluemound Rd.
6/10/26
