WHY JOIN SUAA?
KCC Employees
SUAA is committed to monitoring all legislation geared at higher education.
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SUAA lobbies the legislature to prevent legislation from becoming law that would harm KCC employees, such as attempts to change the "pension clause" in the Illinois Constitution.
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SUAA proposes legislation that is beneficial to KCC employees. When harmful legislation passes the legislature, SUAA uses the court system to challenge this legislation.
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SUAA works on issues related to community college employment, for example, the 6% salary increase cap.
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At retirement, SURS members are entitled to health insurance. SUAA is vigilant on updates regarding health insurance. SUAA works to ensure that the College Insurance Plan (which employees have paid for throughout their careers) is there when KCC employees need it at retirement.
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Employees and Retirees
SUAA provides the information you need to plan for the future and assures you have access to the benefits and services you have earned. SUAA membership provides a communication network through newsletters, legislative bulletins, websites, workshops and meetings that inform and update members on local and state issues relative to pension and healthcare benefits and higher education.
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SUAA gives members the opportunity to take an active roll in the legislative process as part of a unified voice to protect their current and future retiree benefits and healthcare.
SUAA membership demonstrates to the public sector, legislators, and other policy makers that members are united and serious about protecting pension and healthcare benefits.