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Stopping SB512 and what shall we say about the IEA leadership? « Fred Klonsky's blog

Stopping SB512 and what shall we say about the IEA leadership? « Fred Klonsky's blog

Stopping SB512 and what shall we say about the IEA leadership?

Democratic Party teacher pension killer, Michael Madigan.

All week we have been busting our butts to mobilize our members, their families and friends to stop what is now called Senate Bill 512. The bill would drastically change teacher pensions in the state and set the stage for doing away with public employee pensions as we know them.

Our work been effective. SB 512 has for the moment stalled in committee. There are 10 days left in the current session of the General Assembly. That is plenty of time for the bill to go forward. Any retreat from the massive pushback of rank-and-file teachers from across Illinois will give GOP leader Tom Cross and Democratic House