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We are fighting for our future right here in Illinois.
The IFT has launched a campaign for adequate, sustainable revenue for public education and public services.

Upcoming Events
QuEST 2009 July 13 - 15
Summer ULI August 2-6, 2009
New Staff + Presidents' and Treasurers' Workshops August 12, 2009
	Save the date Calendar of Local 943 upcoming events

Illinois Representative Kevin Joyce addresses 943 members who attended our Lobby Your Legislators Day as (from left) Senator Viverito, Representative Riley, and Senator Maloney listen attentively

Local 943 Participates

Throughout the year, Local 943 participates in many activities such as conferences, lobby days, institutes, conventions, workshops, rallys, etc. in order to become more knowledgeable to better represent and serve all of our members. For an overview of these activities

Hot Topics and Recent News

AFT's "Virtual" Lobby Day a Huge Success, and It's Not Too Late to Participate

5 practical tips for managing your credit card in
tough credit times

The medically fragile child: caring for children with special healthcare needs in the school setting

What's New on the AFT Web Site

Hot Topics of the AFT

No more pension cuts!

Email your legislators today to urge them to oppose changes to public pension systems.

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.
Make your voice heard!!

Governor's "doomsday" budget would layoff 14,000 teachers ......
from the statement of IFT President Ed Geppert, Jr. on
May 18th Read the full article...

Continuing education credits for registered nurses offered
free through AFT Healthcare

Save my home hotline
Union Privilege has developed a program for AFT member homeowners who are looking to either stay ahead of the game, falling behind in payments, or in foreclosure.

Committee On Political Education

COPE .... Ever wonder what COPE was?

ACE Committee .... The ACE Committee of Local 943 is about building a relationship with our state senators and representatives so our concerns on issues such as school funding may be heard. Members of the committee are pictured on the right with Senator Ed Maloney and Toby Trimmer. For more information about ACE and how you can become a member

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

Benefits exclusive for Local 943 members .... As a member of 943 you automatically qualify for the following 2 benefits: Homeowners Club of America™ and AAA