Retired teachers to IEA leadership: “We await your clarion call!”
It has been ten days since the IEA RA passed NBI 16 which was a call to arms to fight to protect the pensions of both active and retired teachers. Since many legislators are on break this week, it is a perfect time to mobilize our membership.
I sent the letter below — to Ken Swanson today — It refers to NBI# 16 passed at the IEA RA a week ago. I waited a week from the RA to bug him but I’m very, very serious about motivating our members to get involved in saving our pensions! I worked with the leadership of IEA to write and pass this NBI#16 — I plan to work as close to IEA as they will allow to implement NBI #16.
I know all the reasons why – NBI #16 — Can Not Work. I know we don’t have enough time. I hear all the talk that are members are apathetic, unmotivated, clueless! But even though – at my advanced age — I can only balance one ball in the air right now — not 15 — NBI #16 is that Ball, This Spring!! We are ALL Leaders! My definition of leadership – is a person who motivates,