{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"DEC Signal","title":"What Is the IEA Representative Assembly — And Why It Matters for You","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f0b4cd35\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":247,"description":"The 172nd IEA Representative Assembly convenes March 12-14 in Rosemont — and every DEC member should know what it is and why it matters. The RA is IEA's governing body: where elected delegates from across Illinois debate and vote on the budget, bylaws, legislative priorities, pension policy, and union leadership for the coming year. This episode breaks down what actually happens across three days and five business sessions, what professional development and open hearings are available, and how the decisions made in that room shape your contract, your benefits, and your working conditions right here in District 65. DEC delegates will be on the floor representing you — and after the RA, DEC Signals will bring you the full recap.Your union. Your voice. In action.DEC Signal is produced by the District 65 Educators' Council in partnership with The Signal Lab.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/4dpw7RBHzCZV9m8bRgQqk1hRg6JTvaH5e2fWUWq3p1A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MjBk/MDkwODk5NmY1YzRm/YzgyODY2MzQ1ODNl/N2JjYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}