This Tuesday, the more than 240,000 members of the state’s two major education employee unions can be difference-makers.
By showing up Tuesday, members of the Illinois Education Association (138,000 members) and the Illinois Federation of Teachers (103,000 members) could decide close races in a low turnout election. Tuesday’s forecast calls for freezing temperatures and snow.
Democratic primary for governor
IEA and IFT are backing Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes in the Democratic primary for governor.
IEA President Swanson disusses Hynes in a brief video.
Republican primary for governor
On the Republican side, IEA is backing State Sen. Kirk Dillard for governor.
President Swanson discusses Dillard in a brief video
Rep. David Miller for Comptroller
In addition, IEA and IFT are recommending Rep. David Miller for Illinois Comptroller in the Democratic primary. VIDEO: President Swanson on David Miller
What lies before us in the next legislative session is a huge budget deficit and energized public education opponents hoping to exploit dissatisfaction with the economy by pushing bad ideas such as vouchers and unfair and unwarranted “pension reform.”
Every IEA member, Republican, Democrat and Independent, has reason to vote for candidates recommended by the IEA Board of Directors. A list of all the recommended candidates can be found here.
Encourage your friends and family to support these candidates as well.
Your future is at stake.
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