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Special primary election edition of Union Link online now
Highlights from this issue include: IFT primary election endorsements, tackling racism in our union, Fair Tax, and more. more
Illinois Federation of Teachers hosts 2019 Convention
Governor Pritzker is keynote speaker, CTU President Karen Lewis is honored more
Statement from IFT President on legislative approval of the Fair Tax
In a huge victory for everyday women and men, the Illinois House today approved the Fair Tax proposal, ensuring that the measure will be on the ballot in 2020. more

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Legislative update - week of 2/28/20
Including updates to retiree health insurance, pensions, K12 legislation, seclusion/isolation rules, and more! more
Our union, our future: Tackling racism in our union
As a labor union, the IFT is committed to fighting for economic justice, and that fight cannot be separated from the fight for racial justice. more
Budget address and other legislative highlights
Legislative update for the week of 2/17/2020 more
Special primary election edition of Union Link online now
Highlights from this issue include: IFT primary election endorsements, tackling racism in our union, Fair Tax, and more. more
IFT President Dan Montgomery responds to Governor Pritzker's budget address
A Fair Tax is needed to pay for our state's priorities more

97% will get tax relief under Pritzker proposal