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Statement from Fenton Education Association on new contract

BENSENVILLE – The Fenton Education Association (Fenton EA) and the Fenton Community High School (FCHS) District 100 Board of Education (BOE) ratified a new contract. The following is a statement from Fenton EA President Patrick Escobedo:  “The Fenton Education Association is pleased with our new contract. We worked tirelessly over the…

Former president of Illinois Education Association dies, fondly remembered

SPRINGFIELD – Bob Haisman, who served as president of the Illinois Education Association, from 1993 to 1999 and who was an ardent supporter of public education in Illinois, passed away at age 77 on Sat., Sept. 2 at his home. Haisman spent his teaching career at Hinsdale South High School…

Kewanee Superintendent puts out misinformation about bargaining

The following is attributable to Jennifer Vickrey, Kewanee Education Association Spokesperson and 4th grade teacher: “It is offensive and disheartening to see Superintendent Sullens making up falsehoods intended to take money out of the pockets of the hardworking Kewanee teachers and education support staff. The statement put out by Superintendent Sullens…

MEDIA ADVISORY: Hundreds of Kewanee teachers and staff to hold informational picket and pack school board meeting to call for administration to make bargaining a priority

WHO: Hundreds of Kewanee Education Association (KEA) members, who are teachers and support staff from Kewanee Community Unit School District 229, along with parents, students and community members plan to hold informational picket outside of the District 229 Board of Education meeting Monday night. Once the meeting is underway, KEA…

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Faculty Association votes to ratify new contract

EDWARDSVILLE, IL – The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIU-E) Faculty Association membership voted overwhelmingly to approve the tentative contract reached during negotiations. The votes were tabulated Monday. The tentative agreement was reached on June 13. The faculty association had been bargaining with the university for more than a year. The…

D300 unions help elect pro-public education candidates

ALGONQUIN – The coalition of educator unions in District 300 are celebrating victory in the April 4 school board elections for pro-public education candidates: Nancy Zettler (incumbent), Stephen “Steve” J. Fiorentino (incumbent), Randi Gauthier and Olutola “Tola” Makinde. The following statement is attributable to Michael Williamson, president of Local Education…

IEA: Public Education Wins Big in April 4 Consolidated Elections

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Education Association (IEA) is celebrating a near 90 percent success rate in the April 4 school board elections. The following statement is attributable to IEA President Kathi Griffin: “We are thrilled to see public education win and win big during the April 4 consolidated elections. This…

Anna Teachers and Staff Vote No Confidence in Superintendent

ANNA – Anna Elementary Education Association (AEEA) took a vote of no confidence in the Community Consolidated School District 37 (CCSD 37) Superintendent, Dr. Julie Bullard. AEEA represents 75 teachers, custodians, cooks, aides, nurse, secretaries, and bus drivers, who educate the 568 students in CCSD37. The following is attributable to…

Evanston Educators Announce Recommendations for District 65 School Board

EVANSTON – Five local unions: District 65 Educators’ Council (DEC), Evanston Teachers’ Assistant Association (ETAA), Evanston Association of Childcare Professionals (EACCP), District 65 Educational Secretarial and Clerical Association (DESCA) and Evanston Custodial Maintenance Association (ECMA), are recommending Sergio Hernandez, Mya Wilkins and Omar Salem in the upcoming school board election…

Glen Ellyn Educators Announce Recommendations for District 41 School Board

Glenn Ellyn – The Glen Ellyn Education Association (GEEA) is recommending incumbent school board members Ted Estes, Julie Hill and Jessica Buttimer in the upcoming Glen Ellyn School District 41 school board election. GEEA represents 290 teachers and other licensed education employees who serve the 3,477 students who attend the…