Important Feedback and Awards –
- We are conducting a survey of IEA members about important issues and would like to get your opinions
- .https://survey-d.researchnow.com/survey/selfserve/53b/2010756?list=3&respid=14494882&source=JI99AE25QZ63#?
- Educator Wellness Survey – https://ieanea.org/2019/10/16/illinois-educator-well-being-survey/
- IEA Awards – https://ieanea.org/benefits/awards/
Activist opportunities for our members before the November 3rd Election –
- Saturday virtual volunteer shift – www.mobilize.us/ieanea/event/317635/
- Join our social media rapid response team – https://www.mobilize.us/ieanea/event/337201/
- Government Relations Election 2020: IEA Recommended Candidates
- Phone bank for 6th and 14th Districts. This involves mostly leaving messages – not too difficult https://www.mobilize.us/ieanea/event/332207/
- IEA Spooktacular GOTV Volunteer Extravaganza (Oct 31 – Nov. 3) – https://www.mobilize.us/ieanea/event/351661/
IEA is heavily engaged in supporting the Fair Tax. The state is in need of resources, especially to fairly fund education. The options are raise taxes on everyone (equally) OR cut programs and services OR pass the Fair Tax and create a progressive income tax that increases taxes on the top 3% of wage earners in the state. Please take the time to educate yourself on the FACTS. You are also encouraged to share these facts with members, friends and family. If you are unable to attend the Ralph Martire presentation tonight, I am hoping to be able to share a recorded version of it. Here are additional facts and ideas…
Other organizations support the Fair Tax
- League of Women Voters Fair Tax/Graduated Rate Income Tax Policy Paper
- AARP: Illinois’ Largest Senior Organizations Join Forces to Support Fair Tax Amendment, denounce misleading opposition ads
- Illinois Economic Policy Institute: Illinois Needs the Fair Tax to Recover from COVID-19 Recession
- Women Employed: Know the Facts about the Fair Tax
- The Impact of Enacting a Progressive Income Tax in Illinois: Understanding How Illinois Could Cut Middle-Class Taxes, Balance the Budget, and Grow the Economy