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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
Local 943 Scholarship deadline March 16th
Social Security Workshop for Support Staff March 23rd
Social Security Workshop for Teachers April 27th
	Save the date Calendar of Local 943 upcoming events

Ed Geppert, president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, speaks at a Local 943 senate at meeting.

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

Join Local 943's Legislative Committee

Hot Topics and Recent News

How Would You Change No Child Left Behind?

Make Your Voice Heard on Governor Quinn's Budget

AFT Analysis Looks at President Obama's Budget Proposal

House Leaders Plan To Move Ahead with ESEA Overhaul

Students Can Vie To Have Obama Speak at Commencement

AFT Urges Donations To Help Haiti Earthquake Relief

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.

Earth Hour

Saturday, March 27, at 8:30 p.m.

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 mailing to be
completed by the end of February -- Don't forget to validate your card when you receive it.

AFT is now on Facebook!

Become a fan!

Looking for a new car or truck??
Support union jobs by purchasing a UAW-made vehicle. For a guide to these vehicles from the Labor Letter, Winter 2009

Join Illinois' drivers license emergency contact database

The AFT is initiating a series to get the facts straight on healthcare reform

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

Hot Topics of the AFT

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?

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

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