The IEA message on pensions can be heard everywhere in Illinois right now, thanks to the member-funded statewide media campaign. The IEA radio ads are being broadcast via Illinois Radio Network affiliates. In addition, the ads are airing on a variety of other radio stations serving urban and rural listeners. Listen to the radio ad [...]
The pension attack continues The group of millionaires and billionaires who want to cut the pensions of hard working public employees are scrambling to put together a new proposal after their original plan was exposed as adding $34 billion to pension costs. Since last spring, the Chicago-based Civic Committee has tried to ram through the [...]
Thursday, the final day of the first half of the fall session, began in a confusing manner. A newspaper story stated that House Republican Leader Tom Cross had claimed to have the GOP votes needed to pass SB 512. This report conflicted with everything we had heard from the Statehouse for the last few weeks. Later [...]
Pensions are on deck Now that the Illinois legislature is back at work, we’re hearing a lot of talk about public pensions (including TRS and SURS) and the state budget. We are keeping a close eye on the Statehouse. Bookmark the IEA website, “like” us on facebook, and follow us on twitter for the most [...]
IEA rebuts pension attack On the eve of the next legislative session, a lot of misinformation about pensions has appeared in the Chicago Tribune and elsewhere. IEA is going on offense: President Klickna has submitted an Op Ed piece to the Tribune and a news release has been sent to media outlets statewide. Go to [...]
Pensions in the crosshairs Pensions are likely to come under attack during the fall legislative session which begins Oct. 25. A “call to action” could be declared by IEA with no warning, so be sure you’re ready and reachable. First, watch this short video of IEA President Cinda Klickna and Jim Reed, director [...]
The President is on the line IEA President Cinda Klickna is reaching out to IEA members this week, reminding all that the next legislative session starts Oct. 25. It’s crucial that IEA be able to reach you immediately should a “call to action” beannounced. Please click this “My Profile” link. Log in and [...]
Teachers, your voice can help shape the new PERA evaluation plan! In my many years as a teacher and teacher advocate, I’ve argued that you can’t make quality improvements to education without listening to the voices of professional teachers. Well, my friends, people are listening. And now it’s up to us to make sure we [...]
Pension/school reform; Free iPad!! IEA members who want the latest information on key issues like pensions are checking their membership information on the website and being registered for big prizes! Here’s how you can be a winner: Visit the My Profile page on the IEA website. Verify your information and submit a non-school email address [...]
Greetings, I hope you have read the information emailed yesterday about the electronic Town Hall Meeting that you have been invited to participate in starting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. You will receive valuable information regarding the new education reform act and the teacher evaluation law passed by the General Assembly. Answer your phone [...]
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