As a member of the Illinois Education Association and National Education Association, P-fac is entitled to delegates to the annual Representative Assembly of each group. These IEA/NEA legislative meetings play a vital role in determining the priorities, budgets, and activities of the organization, and operate much like a state or national legislature.
The election for IEA delegates is held each fall, and the Representative Assembly takes place in Rosemont, IL each March for three days (Thursday through Saturday).
The election for NEA delegates is held each spring, and the Representative Assembly takes place for a week including July 4 in a different city every year. This assembly of as many as 15,000 people is an exciting but time-intensive event enabling educators from the entire United States to gather and discuss issues. Caucuses of various interest groups (including Higher Education) also meet during the RA.
Representative Assemblies enable P-fac delegates to meet fellow educators from across the state or nation and to learn much more about the workings of the state and national unions. Any full member may run for delegate. While delegates nearly always find these experiences valuable, candidates should bear in mind that an RA (especially the NEA-RA) is a serious commitment of volunteer time, as well as an obligation to represent the interests of P-fac and of adjunct faculty on a statewide or nationwide scale. Expenses such as travel, hotel, and meals are covered (within limitations) by Region 67 and by P-fac itself.