Preparing to Bargain + Navigating Insurance
In addition to the contracts provided for Region 14 & 62, the following resources may be helpful for you as you prepare to bargain and to deal with insurance issues: Bargaining Resources Bargaining Glossary Selections from the IELRA Mandatory, Permissive & Illegal Subjects of Bargaining Bargaining Checklist Sample Bargaining Planning Guide Sample Contract Checklist Sample 1 Contract Checklist Sample 2 Bargaining Process Booklet/Manual Insurance Resources The following resources are primarily from the NEA & Kaiser Family Foundation. While the … + Read More...
Call NOW: Stop the Pension Attack
By midnight Thursday, we should know whether we have succeeded in beating back another illegal and unfair attack on the pensions of Illinois public employees. This is your fight and the participation of all 132,000 IEA members is needed if we are to stop Senate Bill 512, the illegal and unfair pension legislation. It is unconstitutional to reduce benefits for active employees. For most education employees, their pension is their only form of retirement security because teachers can't collect full Social Security, even if they have earned it from other work. Teachers have loyally … + Read More...
Pension Truths to Remember
By Dick Ingram, Executive Director, Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois Throughout Illinois, public pension systems have been a central topic of discussion for months as state government grapples with an uncertain economy. State legislators and organized labor continue to discuss the future of these pension systems as well as their anticipated costs to both taxpayers and members of the pension plans (who also are taxpayers). This discussion is vitally important for the state’s future fiscal health and will be most useful if based on facts and not hyperbole. Here are … + Read More...
From ieanea.org: How Teachers Took Control on Reform
This past spring, IEA helped secure the passage of an important school reform bill that improves our schools, keeps the best teachers in classrooms, and ensures the teachers’ voice remains strong at the bargaining table. It was the result of months of negotiations and represented a remarkable victory for IEA and our members across the state. Go to the IEA website to read more about Senate Bill 7 and watch the video below highlighting the landmark legislation. … + Read More...
Enforcing the Contract & Representing Members
Want to be a more effective advocate and representative for your members? The following materials support a training that was delivered related to processing grievances and representing members in the disciplinary process. Grievance Processing Grievance Processing Basics Simple Grievance Checklist Sample Grievance Form | Sample Grievance Form (editable) Example Grievance Scenarios Representing Members in Discipline Process Overview: Weingarten Rights, Just Cause, Progressive Discipline Role-play: Employee Role-play: Administrator Role-play: … + Read More...
2011-2012 Training Calendar
The following training sessions are scheduled in the Bloomington Office for this school year. Members from Regions 14 & 62 are welcome and invited to attend. As each training nears, an invitation will be sent with more details and with RSVP information. This schedule is subject to change. September 15, 2011 | 4:30-6:30 @ the IEA Office: Enforcing the Contract & Representing Members The focus will be on knowing and understanding the local collective bargaining agreement, with an emphasis on identifying and processing grievances and representing members when there is potential … + Read More...
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