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Local 604 is over 9,000
members strong making it the largest local (outside Chicago) of the
Illinois Federation of Teachers and the twelfth largest local in the
American Federation of Teachers. The Local is autonomous, having its own
charter, constitution, officers and meeting schedule.
Local 604 consists of 75 councils representing teachers,
office staff, technical support, paraprofessionals and school-related personnel, and community
college faculty and adjuncts. The local senate works out
the Local program. Local publications and programs deal primarily with Local
issues. The Local 604 Senate elects Local 604 officers and delegates to the
National Conventions. Local 604 is affiliated with the local, state and
national branches of the AFL-CIO for purposes of mutual endeavor and
concern. Available to Union
Members. . .
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 Local 604 has a wealth of information on contract language
and negotiations, educational issues and legal opinions.
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Local 604 has a well-equipped office, a conference room and
secretarial services available to all councils.
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Local 604 offers free workshops throughout the year on
topics such as pensions, negotiations, grievance processing,
recertification and staff development.
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Local 604 offers classes through the AFT's ER&D (Educational
Research & Dissemination) Program. The ER&D Program was designed by teachers
for teachers to improve their effectiveness and sharpen their classroom
teaching skills. Topics include Classroom Management, Beginning Reading,
Managing Anti-Social Behavior and Thinking Mathematics. College and/or
district credit is usually available and also recertification credit.
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Local 604 offers legal assistance, when necessary, in
job-related matters with no cost to individual members.
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Local 604 provides legislative representation at the state
and national level to promote and protect the interests of our members.
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