IFT News Updates

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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

I have never have felt more excited about our union and our members than I do right now. Dan Montgomery | IFT President more

The General Assembly wrapped up the fall veto session this week. Action was taken on veto overrides, new proposals, and unfinished business from the spring. more

Highlights from this issue include: the strength of the union, a heartfelt thanks to PSRPs, strike updates, and more. more

This week, the Illinois General Assembly returned to Springfield to consider the Governor’s vetoes during a two-week veto session. more

The 103,000 members of the Illinois Federation of Teachers stand proudly with the Chicago Teachers Union. more

Nearly 400 delegates and guests convened at the IFT 2019 Convention in Rosemont last weekend to celebrate our successes and plan to grow our power (VIDEO) more

Governor Pritzker is keynote speaker, CTU President Karen Lewis is honored more

Teachers and staff who are IFT members of the Chicago Teachers Union have been forced to the picket lines in their fight for smaller class sizes, adequate staffing, and critical resources for students and schools. more

IFT President Dan Montgomery released the following statement today in support of striking Chicago Teachers Union, IFT Local 1, and SEIU Local 73: more

The 2019 IFT Convention begins this Friday, October 18! It will be a fun, high-energy three days packed with conversation about how far OUR UNION has come and strategic planning designed to strengthen OUR FUTURE. more

With the 2019 Convention set to begin on October 18, IFT members should be aware of some important rules and procedures regarding delegate and alternate credentialing. more

IFT President Dan Montgomery released the following statement today in support of CTU’s authorization strike vote results more

IFT President Dan Montgomery released the following statement in support of the National Nurses United one-day strike more

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

Interested educators and counselors must apply before October 6. more

Illinois Labor Day events more

The union represents contingent faculty at Columbia College Chicago. more

The bill provides educators with a right to a fair appeal process in evaluations. more