Heartland Faculty Association - IFT 6038

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Heartland Faculty Association - IFT 6038 Full-time faculty union at Heartland Community College. We fight for equity, quality education, and the working conditions our students deserve.

The Heartland Faculty Association (HFA) is a membership-driven organization comprised of the full-time faculty from Heartland Community College who have joined together to advance common interests such as wages, benefits, and other employment conditions.

We are proud of our members!
09/24/2026

We are proud of our members!

As an Associate Professor of Communication and Communication Area Coordinator, Dr. Amanda Frioli is passionate about helping students become more confident, thoughtful communicators, whether they’re speaking in front of a room or working with a group.

“What I love most about HCC is the way we support our students. There is a genuine commitment to meeting students where they are and making sure they have the resources, connections, and people around them to succeed.” – Amanda

Creating that sense of connection is also at the heart of Amanda’s work. Through her recent sabbatical, she’s been exploring how education, families, and communities can work together to create a stronger sense of belonging.

Outside of HCC, Amanda spends plenty of time cheering on her kids at soccer and basketball games and staying involved with their schools through PTO and Unit 5’s Citizens Advisory Council. She also enjoys group fitness classes at the YMCA, reading, and cooking.

“I love learning how other people see the world and thinking about what brings people together. I’m interested in the ways we find common ground and create a sense of community.”

Thank you, Jane Camp, for taking photos at today’s Labor Day parade! The HFA t-shirts turned out great (Jane also design...
09/07/2026

Thank you, Jane Camp, for taking photos at today’s Labor Day parade! The HFA t-shirts turned out great (Jane also designed them)! Illinois Federation of Teachers

09/07/2026

Labor Day is a reminder of what working people have won by standing together and what we can accomplish when we have a union and a voice on the job.

Today, we celebrate AFT members and working people everywhere who make our communities stronger every day.

Happy Labor Day!

07/28/2026

Labor welcomes candidates, votes endorsements

On Monday, July 27, the Bloomington & Normal Trades & Labor Assembly (AFL-CIO) and the Livingston & McLean Counties Building & Construction Trades Council hosted a forum for all local candidates. After the session, delegates voted on endorsements.

“We were very pleased with the response,” said Trades & Labor President Jason Pascal. “We wanted to create an open opportunity to hear from each candidate and create the space where they could address our concerns directly.”

Of the ten McLean County board races, all ten Democratic candidates appeared, along with three Republican candidates. In the contested County Clerk race, both incumbent Republican Kathy Michael and her challenger, Democrat Joshua Crockett, spoke. Unopposed Republican Sheriff candidate Jon Albee and incumbent Treasurer Rebecca McNeil appeared.

Two specific questions were asked in advance, which most candidates addressed favorably. Currently, local governments have Project Labor Agreements in place for governmental construction projects. These agreements require local hiring through programs with federally certified apprenticeship programs. The candidates were asked if they would extend PLA provisions to include Tax Increment Financing or other subsidies to private development. The second question was whether, if public employees were trying to organize a union, they would oppose using tax dollars to fund anti-union campaigns. Most candidates from both parties supported both concepts.

“When it was endorsement time, the delegates really considered incumbent voting records,” said Building & Trades President Mike Raikes. “We appreciated that the majority of candidates were favorable toward labor concerns. In the final estimate, we wanted to support those who have voted for labor-friendly measures during their term.”

Democratic candidates for county board were endorsed, including Dennis Killian (district 1), Raul Martinez (District 2), Rick Perez (District 3), William Bessler (District 4), Buck Farley (District 5), Beverly Bell (District 6), John Poling (District 7), Lea Cline (District 8), Jennifer Brown (District 9), and Corey Beirne (District 10). Joshua Crockett was endorsed in the clerk’s race.

For more information, contact Trades & Labor President Jason Pascal at 309-530-4000 or Building Trades President Mike Raikes at 309-827-4868.

07/20/2026

Join us Monday July 27. With the election coming on Nov. 3, here's your chance to meet the local candidates and hear their stance on labor issues.

Thank you for serving, Jane! 
07/02/2026

Thank you for serving, Jane! 

Welcome to new Trades & Labor delegates Jessica Martin, Jane Camp (returning), and Deb Shambrook (IL Federation of Teachers).

05/29/2026

For many students, the traditional transfer pathway to a four-year university remains difficult to complete.

05/14/2026

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05/08/2026

The proposed megaprojects bill represents a major transfer of public resources away from schools and into the hands of ultra-rich developers, writes John Miller, president of UPI Local 4100.

05/05/2026

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1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL
61761

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