IFT News Updates

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Now more than ever, the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT), with our national and local unions, are at the forefront of advocacy and safety, of advocating for students, our members and all workers. more

Resources to help you with your new day-to-day more

Here we recognize our members who are staying #IFTstrong during this health crisis. more

IFT President Dan Montgomery offers reassuring words during this COVID-19 crisis more

Illinois voted overwhelmingly for pro-education and pro-labor candidates endorsed by the IFT. more

“We support Governor Pritzker’s decision to close Illinois schools to prevent further spread of COVID-19." more

The Illinois General Assembly was back in session this week working bills through the committee process. more

The union wants you to be prepared for COVID-19 in your home and workplace. more

Including updates to retiree health insurance, pensions, K12 legislation, seclusion/isolation rules, and more! more

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

Legislative update for the week of 2/17/2020 more

Highlights from this issue include: IFT primary election endorsements, tackling racism in our union, Fair Tax, and more. more

A Fair Tax is needed to pay for our state's priorities more

Since the fall veto session, more than 1,500 bills have been introduced. more

Today, the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) proudly announced endorsements for the March 2020 primary. more

The IFT president praises Governor Pritzker's goals and agrees we need a Fair Tax to make them a reality. more

February 3-7, 2020 more

RSVP TODAY for your Regional PAC meeting. more

IFT President Dan Montgomery's statement responding to the Chicago Tribune's and ProPublica's investigative report on the use of isolated seclusion and ISBE's response more

Wednesday, November 20, is PSRP Day in Illinois, an annual day to show appreciation for the more than 100,000 dedicated paraprofessionals and school related personnel. more