Does it matter if districts cover teacher pension contributions? Illinois teachers are supposed to put 9.4 percent of their salaries toward their pensions. Yet, teachers in at least 27 suburban school districts have some or all of their retirement … [Read more...]
Collinsville school board hears public support on Kusnerick, takes no action COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Unit 10 School Board met in executive session late Monday night, but did not determine the fate of Collinsville High Athletic Director … [Read more...]
With the legislature returning to Springfield this week, your pension is at risk. The Illinois House could vote on a comprehensive pension bill soon after they return to Springfield on Monday, April 8. Imminent vote? Proposals for which House … [Read more...]
On Tuesday, members of the Dixon Education Association entered their ninth day of being on strike. The latest is here, and here. As additional information becomes available today, updates will be provided. Words of encouragement can be sent … [Read more...]
The Illinois House Thursday overwhelmingly rejected a series of harsh pension proposals that were placed on the floor without going through the usual process of hearings and public testimony. Here are the four proposals voted on Thursday: * … [Read more...]
That’s what the Illinois Education Association is striving for. Help us reach our 3-1 (g) goal. The 2013 NEA RA will take place in Atlanta, GA on July 1-6, 2013. NEA and IEA are committed to achieving ethnic-minority delegate representation at … [Read more...]
Springfield, IL - "Education employees who traditionally have been on the lower end of the pay scale deserve a fair and living wage," asserted Cinda Klickna, president of the Illinois Education Association, in a press release today. Klickna's … [Read more...]
A full day of bargaining has failed to result in an agreement between the Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago Public School system. Chicago teachers will be on picket lines on Monday. (Update from CTU: Why are we on strike) Statement from … [Read more...]
Voters: Teachers should get their pensions; lawmakers should find non-punitive solution to pension crisis Springfield, IL – A new statewide poll shows the efforts of Governor Quinn and other politicians to win public support for proposals to cut … [Read more...]
A special session of the Illinois General Assembly is scheduled for Friday, August 17. Legislators are returning to Springfield to vote on pension legislation. One bill likely to be voted on is HB 1447, which would cut benefits for active … [Read more...]
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