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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.

Pink Hearts, Not Pink Slips Campaign

Upcoming Events
Great Lakes ULI August 1 - 5
ER&D Summer Class August 2 - 6
Council Officers Workshop August 10
Senate Meeting September 14
IFT Convention October 15 - 17

	Save the date Calendar of Local 943 upcoming events

Katherine Nogal with her mother Kristine

Christopher O'Brien with his parents

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Local 943 Participates

Local 943 participates in many activities in order to become more knowledgeable to better represent and serve all of our members. For an overview of these activities

Congratulations to
Local 943 -- 2010 Scholarship winners

Hot Topics and Recent News

Official Notice -- Nomination and Election of Local 943 Officers

Reduction-in-Force Resources

Congratulations to Local 943's AFT and Union Plus scholarship winners

Please Take Our
ER&D Survey

Join Local 943's Legislative Committee

Local 943 members who attended the April 21st rally in Springfield with thousands of others to demonstrate the desperate need for education funding.
For more info

General Assembly Slashes Pension Benefits

Fight for America's Future Tour 2010

How Would You Change No
Child Left Behind?

Education Law Should Give
Teachers Tools, Time and Trust

House Leaders Plan To Move Ahead with ESEA Overhaul

AFT Disappointed with Administration's ESEA Blueprint

AFT Welcomes Release of New Common Core Standards

Times have changed and our education system also must change to help our children thrive in today's world.

To be aware of the challenges our education system currently faces. Watch and share this video, "Building a New Path Forward," with your co-workers, friends and family.

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!!

New AFT Membership Cards
Don't forget to validate your card.

AFT is now on Facebook!

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Join Illinois' drivers license emergency contact database

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

Hot Topics of the AFT

Committee On Political Education

COPE .... Ever wonder what COPE was?

Legislative Committee .... The Legislative 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 the committee and how you can become a member

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.

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 2 benefits: Homeowners Club of America™ and AAA

AFT Local 943
15521 South 70th Court
Orland Park, Illinois 60462
(708) 633-0943
(708) 633-0944 (Fax)

Kathy Setlak, president

IFT Field Staff

Tonia Havard-Dew

Deneen Pajeau