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The Pension Modernization Task Force releases findings
A new report released by the Pension Modernization Task Force shows that Illinois’ current pension system is actually more affordable than retirement benefits provided by comparable companies in the private sector.
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National Press Club speech urges move away from industrial model of public education
Randi Weingarten's speech, "A New Path Forward: Four Approaches to Quality Teaching and Better Schools," is an effort to focus public attention on what it takes to develop and support great teachers and great teaching.
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Take action on this issue by sending a message to Governor Pat Quinn
Illinois schools from PreK through higher education face 15% budget cuts, $1.3 billion, next year in a budget plan released by Gov. Pat Quinn Feb. 24. The budget outline is posted on a new interactive state website. IFT members are urged to write comments on the budget website in support of House Bill 174, raising revenue to reduce massive layoffs and program cuts.
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Watch a short video that highlights important pension facts
IFT Director of Political Activities Steve Preckwinkle and IFT President Ed Geppert talk about the findings of the Illinois Pension Modernization Task Force. They discuss the findings that show state pension benefits are average and that the cost of the pension systems is less than the private sector.
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