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Great Lakes ULI, June 24-28, 2018
This program provides hands‑on learning of union skills and gives you a chance to exchange information with your union brothers and sisters. more
IFT passes resolution supporting efforts to prevent gun violence
The IFT Executive Board passed a special resolution supporting commonsense measures to stop gun violence. more
IFT-endorsed candidates win BIG!
Yesterday’s Primary Election showed that Illinois voters are ready to stand up for working families and defeat Governor Rauner! more

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Oppose the 3 percent salary increase limit
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Session adjourns after approving a Fiscal Year 2019 budget
Highlights of other action from this session include: teacher salary increase, public employees back pay approval, fair tax resolution, and more. more
Good news, bad news in FY19 budget
Today was the first time since Governor Rauner took office that he and lawmakers in both chambers successfully negotiated - and passed - a budget prior to the start of the new Fisc... more
Attention TRS and SURS participants: Call your legislators at 217-207-3339!
The legislature is considering a budget proposal that will drastically impact the ability of K-12 teachers and college educators to bargain for fair pay increases.  more
Help determine which candidates deserve our support
The future of our schools, communities, and workplace rights will be on the ballot this fall, and we need your help to endorse and elect candidates who will listen to us. more