Create a national award for ESPs: VOTE YES on H.R. 276 on the House floor.
2019 IEA ESP Of The Year
Congratulations to Julie Spaargaren on being chosen as the 2019 IEA ESP Of The Year!!! We are very proud to have you represent Illinois ESP’s.
Update:
School code: Education Support Personnel HB 921 Would allow an ESP who has been RIF’d and then hired back within one year of the RIF notice, to retain all seniority rights and benefits that would have been afforded them if they had never been laid off. The IEA supports this Illinois Federation of Teachers initiative. The bill passed out of the Education Committee and now resides on the House floor.
IEA ESP Elgin Council Assembly
Having a good time while getting things done!! Meeting amazing ESPs from area locals. Hearing what great and not so great things are happening for ESPs. #StrongerUnited #IEAESPs
What a great day spending it with Elgin area ESP’s! Thank you to our visitors who joined our meeting and giving us great insight into what is happening in their locals.
Concerns Discussed:
- Bargaining/Negotiations
- Fair Pay-some ESP’s are barely making over minimum wage
- Retirement Benefits
- Need for Full Time Nurses in Every Building
- Concern regarding edays
- Member apathy
Positives Discussed:
- Some locals saw very few member losses due to Fare Share
- Some growth in local memberships after Fare Share
- Ideas shared to grow member awareness-tee shirts, newsletter, quick monthly 10 min meeting (snacks), council member to speak at local meeting, host summer event
Know Your Rights
Training Opportunity
What’s Your Why?
You Are Cordially Invited!!
Stronger United!
The IEA initiated a bill to repeal the 3 percent salary limit law.
We Stand With LA Teachers! Union Strong!!
Thousands of educators are walking the picket line for and fighting for their students and public education.
IEA Education Support Professional Council 