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February 21
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Local 943's team of 63 Pinked Differently and walked to Make Strides Against Breast Cancer and raised over $3,400
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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
January Update
Election 2012


WE ARE ONE — ORLAND PARK


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AFT Members Join the Push to Get Jobs Bill Passed


On the same day that President Obama sent the American Jobs Act to Congress, he stood in the White House Rose Garden with AFT members and others who would be helped by his bold plan to create jobs and put money back in the hands of middle-class families.

Contact your senators and representative today
and tell them to Pass the Jobs Bill





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.




You Can Help Fight Anti-Union Legislation -- How You Can Make a Difference

 


Committee On Political Education


COPE .... Ever wonder what COPE was?



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

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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!!



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Join Illinois' drivers license emergency contact database


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.

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 benefits: Homeowners Club of America™ and a discount at the Wingate by Wyndham in Tinley Park.

Union Plus Everyday Savings



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

  Kathy Setlak, president

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