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UFEA: Unit Five Education Association

UFEA: Unit Five Education Association

Union of education professionals affiliated with the Illinois Education Association and National Education Association - IEA-NEA, Advocating for Public Education Employees and Teachers in the McLean County Unit 5 School District located in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois

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News & Updates

You are smart. You are kind. Most of all, you are important.

August 27, 2012 by UFEA

A welcome back message from UFEA President Vickie Mahrt, delivered at the Opening Institute. It’s great to see you here today.  I have been thinking about this day, and looking forward to this day, all summer. In our family, like in your family, we measure our lives by the rhythm of the school year.  This …

Read moreYou are smart. You are kind. Most of all, you are important.

MEMBERS ONLY: Ratification Results

June 15, 2012 by UFEA

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MEMBERS ONLY: Tentative Agreement & Ratification Information (UPDATED w/ FAQ)

June 5, 2012 by UFEA

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MEMBERS ONLY: Bargaining Update: May 30, 2012

May 30, 2012 by UFEA

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Pension Update: ACT NOW

May 16, 2012 by UFEA

Please check the IEA website regularly for updates related to pensions and possible attempts to make changes that will impact future, current and retired teachers. The video below is the latest effort from the We Are One Illinois labor coalition, of which IEA is a part:

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UFEA Bargaining Update: May 11-12, 2012

May 12, 2012 by UFEA

The UFEA Bargaining Committee met with the Board and Administration for several hours Friday night and Saturday morning.  View the video below for an update from UFEA President Vickie Mahrt. You will need your UFEA password to access the video.  If you’d prefer to read the text of the update, view it on the Vimeo …

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Bargaining This Weekend

May 11, 2012 by UFEA

UFEA Members: Your Collective Bargaining committee will be meeting with the Board and Administration twice this weekend. The first session is scheduled for tonight (Friday) from 4 until 7. Tomorrow’s session is scheduled from 8:30-11:30am. Please look for an update Saturday afternoon!  And thank you for your continued support.

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UFEA Bargaining Update: May 8, 2012

May 8, 2012 by UFEA

View the video below for a bargaining update from UFEA President Vickie Mahrt. You will need your UFEA password to access the video.  If you’d prefer to read the text of the video, view it on the Vimeo website using this link … the text is included below the video:

Read moreUFEA Bargaining Update: May 8, 2012
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