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Recent News About Illinois PAC for Education (Ipace)

• High court hears Friedrichs arguments; Future of ‘fair-share dues’ likely in the balance

  By Scott Reeder, Illinois News Network | Tuesday, Jan 12, 2016 @ 8:07am

  WASHINGTON — Forced unionization of government workers may be on the brink of ending in the United States if questions asked Monday by justices of the U.S.

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• The cost of political participation: Public union dues in Illinois exceed $7 million annually

  By The Madison County Record | Tuesday, Aug 25, 2015 @ 5:41pm

  SPRINGFIELD – Political dues in unions of Illinois teachers and state employees exceed $7 million a year, state election board records show. The Illinois Education Association currently reports contributions at a rate that would top $5 million.

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