IEA Region 49

07/27/2025

Hi everyone! Sharing on behalf the behalf of Erica Bray Parker. Please feel free to share with your membership.

On Tuesday, July 29 at 10 a.m. I will be making my official announcement to run as your next State Representative for the 47th District (currently occupied by Amy Grant). I am very excited to share my vision with you because running for this office is about each of us getting the high quality representation and responsive leadership we deserve in the General Assembly. With your help, I will be your voice in Springfield.
Please come kick off the campaign with my family and me!

Details
Adams Park Fountain
303 W. Wesley St., Wheaton
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Free street parking and library parking available. (There's a coffee shop to visit if you use the library.)
We'll have donuts for the kids, coffee for the adults.
Bring your kids, your parents, your friends, your neighbors! This campaign is all about THE PEOPLE!

No need to RSVP, just show up and join us for some conversation and a big group photo to mark the beginning of our journey!

04/29/2025

GOOD MORNING IEA MEMBERS! TAKE ACTION FOR UNDO TIER 2!

Call your lawmaker: (507) 497-1665

Write your lawmaker: https://secure.ngpvan.com/5n-GWwXDJkGThAbbxavg0Q2

01/06/2025

Today's the day! Fix Tier 2!

11/12/2024

Hurry! Don't wait on signing this!
https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/action-center/take-action/repeal-unfair-social-security-penalties?ms=email_edactionincongress_20241110_edactionincongress&emci=3c600395-ee9d-ef11-88ce-000d3a98fa6b&emdi=7518be44-709f-ef11-88ce-000d3a98fa6b&ceid=10876479&fbclid=IwY2xjawGfexRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHehvUnMj2Ap2Q72icRspyJWKWNx2wyb_o9qoJgOVgcSW5ewR7cl6tA1nlg_aem_jnRGoy1uI9uc5Hb8PE_A-g

08/08/2024

Daniel Didech (HD 59) is a huge supporter of public education and is ready to support Undo Tier 2! When asked to create an educational counsel for his district, he didn't hesitate saying YES!

08/03/2024

Members here is meeting to help understand Tier 2. We all must get behind Undo Tier 2.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vl1rzYQpQJ-5bTxBcDPZ1w?fbclid=IwY2xjawEbMXdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHdTXTPJJwAOa8leRH2lLSCTRsH3xpA4kXvz-iNf955n6AeUWYcJF6iGq1g_aem_NVi79mMrKYHHWhCo1fQaYA #/registration

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: We Are One Illinois Tier 2 Pension Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

07/22/2024

Hello Region 49 members!

Is anyone interested in attending an event in support of Senator Julie Morrison, Senator Adriane Johnson, and Senator Mary Edly-Allen on Tuesday, July 30 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM?

If so please contact me at [email protected]

04/12/2024

Members! Time to get your co-workers, friends, and family to contact their representatives to undo Tier 2!

03/27/2024

Time to undo Tier 2! Get your facts here!

https://ieanea.org/undo-tier-two/?fbclid=IwAR3qApGUS0wj9VeeAoKaJ9iLc9p3N79hHdcKR05H35XqL6-TId3zsIn3ASI

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. Support Senate Bill 2024

03/02/2024

Hello Members! We need you to submit a witness slip for this bill. Please follow the directions! It can be a bit touchy but what in government isn't!

Click the link below to fill out a witness slip:
In section 1, fill in your information.
In section 2, write “self” or the name of your local.
In section 3, mark “proponent.”
In section 4, mark “record of appearance only.”

Dashboard for the Illinois General Assembly

02/29/2024

Sharing! We recently had a Naxlone training and feel like everyone should know that you too can help. You can order free kits today.

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