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Scholarship opportunities available
The Illinois Federations of Teachers supports the continuing education of high school seniors by awarding two scholarships annually. more
Read Union Link Online
The Summer 2015 edition of the IFT newsletter, Union Link, is now available online. more
Our strength is our membership
Over many years, the collective action of union members has had a substantial impact on wages, benefits, equality, and workplace protections. more

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IFT Announces Candidate Endorsements for March 2016 Primary Election
By a vote of its Executive Board today, the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) endorsed the following candidates in the March 2016 Primary Election. more
IFT response to Governor Rauner’s State of the State address
President Dan Montgomery released this statement immediately following the Governor's remarks to the Illinois General Assembly. more
Working people call on Governor to do his job
A teacher, professor, firefighter, home healthcare worker and others gathered today in Springfield to urge Rauner to pass a budget and stop hurting Illinois families. more
IL Senate president speaks about new school funding proposal
The IFT will monitor developments related to a proposal suggested today by Sen. John Cullerton that would shift money to the state's neediest districts and students. more
Illinois labor movement mourns the death of Don Gibson
Gibson, a longtime president of the Macoupin County Federation of Teachers, IFT Local 528, was instrumental in growing and strengthening unions in downstate Illinois. more