IFT News Updates

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After four years of failed leadership and attacks on our unions under Governor Rauner, I am proud to say that today we can turn the page and focus on real solutions to Illinois’ problems. more

On behalf of the IFT, I want to congratulate JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton on their overwhelming win in the governor’s race. more

Tomorrow is the most important election of our lifetimes, and I urge you to VOTE! more

We must decide between four more years of failed leadership under Bruce Rauner, or support for working families under JB Pritzker. more

Are you ready to advocate for better public schools and services? Get started today with the IFT app! more

In the weeks before the critical November 6 election, locals around the state are REV-ing up to help secure big wins for IFT-endorsed candidates. more

Read the latest issue of Union Link online now. more

Bargaining for first contract to happen later this year. more

Sign this petition today to speak out against her plan to allow schools to use federal funds to purchase guns. more

Elect leaders who are committed to supporting public education, state services, and essential programs. more

Rauner’s latest veto came just days after the governor rejected a bill that would have raised the minimum teacher salary in Illinois to $40,000. more

Nominations must be submitted by Friday, September 28. more

The IFT is proud to call these outstanding educators members of our union family. more

View conference information and registration forms here. more

A good leader would embrace these commonsense approaches to address the teacher shortage and strengthen our public schools, but Bruce Rauner failed once again. more

Highlights include: turning our emotions into actions, the facts about a Fair Tax, and Labor Day parades and events around Illinois. more

The idea of a Fair Tax system in Illinois has been gaining traction. In May, the Illinois House passed 
HR 1025, a resolution in support of a “fair and progressive income tax,” but an amendment to the Illinois 
Constitution will be required to enact it. 
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For inspiration, we need only look around us to see what unions have done – and are doing – to improve lives and communities. more

A second bill to repeal the new 3 percent cap on the state’s pension liability was introduced in Springfield this week. more

Among those who earned IFT support are JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton, who received the union's endorsement for Governor and Lieutenant Governor in their bid to oust Bruce Rauner. more