Tell Your Illinois Rep: Close Wasteful Corporate Tax Loopholes!

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Legislation that would close the wasteful corporate loopholes that allow big companies to deny our state billions of dollars in revenue is awaiting a vote by the full Illinois House of Representatives. The legislation, HB 390  (the House version … [Read more...]

In the News ~ May 24

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State unveils math coursework for 6th-12th grades (WHBF (CBS) 4 Quad Cities © 05/24/2013)  SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois State Board of Education has released the states first set of math courses for 6th through 12th grade classes. Lt. … [Read more...]

Take a moment to say “thanks” to those who voted against SB 1

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We would like to invite you to take a moment to thank the members of the Illinois House of Representatives who recently voted “no” on SB 1, the incredibly damaging pension bill that narrowly passed the House on a 62-51 vote. It has not yet … [Read more...]

Information for retirees about Cullerton-Coalition pension bill, SB 2404

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To: IEA-R Members                                                                                                       From:  Cinda Klickna, … [Read more...]

NEA President backs union-negotiated pension bill

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NEA President urges passage of pension bill negotiated with labor unions Dennis Van Roekel: Senate Bill 2404 will help Illinois get its fiscal house in order WASHINGTON—Senate Bill 2404 (SB 2404), the pension bill public employee unions, … [Read more...]

Hundreds travel to Statehouse for 2013 IEA Lobby Day

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IEA's 2013 Lobby Day brought hundreds of people from around the state to Springfield to talk to their legislators about a number of items of great importance to members, including pensions, school funding, a proposed change to the number of special … [Read more...]

Legislative update May 10, 2013

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In this brief video, IEA Director of Government Relations Jim Reed, discusses highlights of this week's legislative action and previews next week's activities. Topics include: Senate Bill 2404, the … [Read more...]

Thank a teacher today

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Today is national "Thank a Teacher Day." Thank you for all you do every day to guide students on their paths through life. Your commitment and hard work can often go unappreciated but are so evident in all you do. You make a difference every … [Read more...]

House passes pension-cutting SB1 – Call your senator!

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The Illinois House on Thursday passed Speaker Michael Madigan's proposal to cut benefits for active public employees and retirees who participate in TRS, SURS and other state pension systems that do not include judges. The measure, an … [Read more...]

Cullerton: Union proposal “credible”, “constitutional”

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Illinois Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) said Wednesday that he's received a "credible" and "constitutional" proposal from the union coalition that has been working to reach an agreement on the pension issue. Here is Cullerton's … [Read more...]