TRS and TRIP Fact Sheet

What You Should Know About Teachers' Pensions and Retired Teachers' Health Insurance

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Local 943 members were out in force on May 16th rallying at their state legislators' offices to not fast-track the pension issue

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Senate Bill 7 -- Key Dates and Summary of New and Vacant Teaching Positions

From the President of Local 943's Desk
May Update
Election 2012


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Eight Civics Lessons from Governor Walker
by Diane Ravitch

Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin has taught the nation some very important civics lessons. The price is high, but we should pay careful attention to what he teaches by example.


The Fight for Our Future -- the Truth About Tenure


The IFT has published a booklet, The Fight for Our Future -- the Truth About Tenure, that states the facts about tenure and debunks 3 myths about it.






Committee On Political Education


COPE .... Ever wonder what COPE was?




A number of new questions have been posted on the AFT Voices section of the AFT Web site. In addition to questions targeted to each of the union's five membership constituencies, the area includes members' comments on previous questions, videos, polls and more.

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This database allows Illinois instruction permit, driver's license and identification card holders to enter their emergency contact information, as well as disability/special needs information pertaining to the card holder, into a voluntary, secure database.




In Pullman's car shops .... An article by a former 943 teacher about his experiences working in an open shop without union protection ... for the full article

For an article on Mary Harris, better known as Mother Jones who was often called "the most dangerous woman in America"

Benefits exclusive for Local 943 members .... As a member of 943 you automatically qualify for the following benefits: Homeowners Club of America™ and a discount at the Wingate by Wyndham in Tinley Park.

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  15521 South 70th Court
  Orland Park, Illinois 60462
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  Kathy Setlak, president

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