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Currently, there are 9000+ IEA-Retired (including pre-retired) members. Almost all Retired members were formerly employed in a public school district, either as certified or ESP employees. The vast majority were IEA-NEA members during their working years. IEA-Retired chapter members want to remain connected with IEA. They want to work toward protecting their pension and benefits and to continue to make a difference in public education!

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When an IEA member retires they will no longer be an IEA member unless they purchase an IEA/NEA-Retired membership. The Annual Dues for IEA/NEA Retired is $30.00 and the member may have the option of having 12 payments of $2.50 per payment being paid from their TRS pension. The Lifetime dues for retired membership is $250.00. It is a one-time charge and will never cost the member another dollar in membership fees. IEA members also have the option of pre-retiring and paying for their lifetime membership in a one time payment or in 3 increments over the course of a year.

The Southwestern Chapter is one of twenty-five Illinois IEA-Retired chapters that exist across the state. New chapters are continuing to form each year. Organized chapters are formally chartered by the IEA Board of Directors. Check out the IEA website to find a list of retired chapters and to find a chapter near you.

 

 

Chuck Weishaupt

 

Illinois Education Association

1012 Plummer Drive, Suite 400

Edwardsville, Illinois 62025