A good IEA endorsement. Will Guzzardi. « Fred Klonsky

A good IEA endorsement. Will Guzzardi. « Fred Klonsky:

A good IEA endorsement. Will Guzzardi.

by Fred Klonsky

From The Mechanic, Gapers Block.

Jim Reed of the Illinois Education Association, which endorsed Guzzardi in late February, said he has long enjoyed a pleasant working relationship with Rep. Berrios, but said that being tied up with the leadership can make it hard to act unilaterally even on policy issues that are important to you. Reed said the IEA made it clear to Berrios that school vouchers are a detriment to public 

The in box. A final push on retiree health insurance.

by Fred Klonsky

The petition to Governor Quinn that you signed is creeping up on 24,000 signatures!  The response has been nothing short of amazing!
We currently have plans to present the signatures to Governor Quinn’s office on Friday, March 16, during the Representative Assembly of the Illinois Education Association — four short days away.
If you are a delegate to the IEA-RA and you want to help us — Save Our Pensions – PLEASE Contact me before the RA or at the RA….!  (gardenoprf@sbcglobal.net – Bob Haisman)

So we are making one last push for signatures.
Here’s how you can help!  Send an email to your friends asking them to sign the petition!
Instead of using the subject line “Governor Quinn:  Please Do Not Cut Our Health Insurance”, send it to your siblings with the subject line “Governor Quinn:  Please Do Not Cut My Sister’s Health Insurance”.
To your children use the subject line: “Governor Quinn:  Please don’t cut my Mom’s Health Insurance!!!”
To your Teacher Friend (BOB) use the subject line: Governor –”Please don’t cut Bob’s health insurance!!”
Anything to make it more personal.  Change the subject line to fit your needs, pass the email along to your teacher friends and colleagues, your relatives, your neighbors,  ANYONE that cares about your well-being!
Don’t forget to include the link to the petition. SIGN HERE!  http://signon.org/sign/governor-quinn-do-not?source=s.em.cr&r_by=2781010&mailing_id=2617
Together we can draw attention to this critical issue.
Thanks for all you do.  Bob Haisman –gardenoprf@sbcglobal.net
If you are a delegate to the IEA-RA and want to help Save Our Pensions - PLEASE Contact me ASAP!  (gardenoprf@sbcglobal.net – Bob Haisman)