Delegate nominations are due for this summer’s NEA convention in Atlanta from June 26-July6. The NTTFA seeks nominations for NEA delegates no later than Feb. 11. Nominees must be a member in good standing. The Elections Committee recommends that should you choose to nominate someone other than yourself, please make sure he/she wants to be nominated and can attend this… Read more →
Four members volunteered to take over grievance by committee as former president Keith Wilson stepped down from what was a very busy job as grievance chair. If you have an issue, contact one of the four reps listed on the committees page.
The 2012 CORE Conferences will be held September 28 – 29, 2012 at three locations around the state. The CORE Conferences are an expansive, innovative training event that provide you an unprecedented opportunity to both acquire Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDUs) and come away with local-association-strengthening leadership core competencies in subject areas such as organization effectiveness, collective bargaining, and school finance…. Read more →
The IEA-NEA has established a scholarship program that is open to all children/legal wards of current IEA-NEA members. All children/legal wards of deceased, divorced, or IEA-Retired members are eligible to apply, regardless of child’s age or marital status, as long as they plan to pursue a career in teaching. The Committee is now accepting applications to make awards for the… Read more →
Join other members of the IEA to meet state Senator Gary Forby at 5 p.m. Monday Sept. 10 in Carterville. The event will be catered by Great Boars of Fire. IEA offices are located at 500 E. Plaza Drive, Suite 2. RSVP by Friday Sept. 7 to Linda Boester linda.boester@ieanea.org, 1-800-431-3730.
There is no higher priority right now for IEA leaders and staff than protecting the pensions of our members. IEA informs us they are committed to getting every IEA member the pension that has been promised. IEA is part of the We Are One Illinois coalition. The coalition is, with one voice, advocating for public employees by entering into discussions… Read more →
Ntt Fa Newsletter
Scott Walker is coming to Springfield! Yes, Wisconsin’s governor—the man who led the charge to demolish collective bargaining rights for teachers, caregivers and other public employees in that state—is coming to our state capital. Can you be there on Tuesday, April 17, to make sure Scott Walker knows he’s not welcome in Illinois? Walker will be speaking to the Illinois Chamber… Read more →
In Session IV the Union Makeover there is a panel discussion with the SIUC coalition story. There is funding available for any NTT member who wishes to attend. The April 20-21 IEA Higher Ed Conference information has been published and registration is available at:http://www.ieanea.org/events/higher-ed-spring-conference-2012/ OR the Higher Ed Website – http://www.ieanea.org/members/higher-education If you have any questions, please contact the Higher… Read more →
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