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IEA President Albert “Al” Llorens, steadfast leader, passes away at 73
With great sadness, the IEA shares that IEA President Albert J. “Al” Llorens died Thurs., Sept. 25, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Important IMRF Trustee Election Information
The IEA is recommending Jason Isaac and Doug Cycholl for the two active IMRF Trustee positions up for election.
Please join us for follow-up conversations on Dec. 8 and Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
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Join IEA members all across Illinois for monthly solidarity walk-ins
We will take action on the first school day of every month and build our power leading up to our biggest walk-in for May Day 2026!
Undo Tier 2
Tier 2 is a major flaw in our pension system, and it is causing many to switch careers or choose not to begin a career in education in the first place.
Anti-union organizations like the Illinois Policy Institute are trying to silence our collective voice. The voice we use to advocate for our students, our schools and ourselves. We won’t let them.
Learn more about the issues impacting schools, students, and teachers and support staff and actions you can take to protect public education.
Donate to the IEA Foundation to help build relationships between schools and communities by funding SCORE grants around the state.
Raising Education Support Professionals by Elevating Careers Together is a statewide effort by ESPs, with the support of IEA staff, to improve working conditions.
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