IFT News Updates
This page is an archive of recent entries in the Latest News section. Entries are listed in chronological order by default. To search by a specific area of interest, select one of the topics listed to the left.
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6/02/2019
The first half of the 101st General Assembly concluded today, and what a session it was for our union and our members!
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5/27/2019
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.
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5/24/2019
Read the latest updates from Springfield as the GA nears its May 31 adjournment.
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5/18/2019
Lawmakers rushed to move the remainder of their legislation as the scheduled session adjournment date nears.
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5/15/2019
Don't let lawmakers leave Springfield this month without repealing the 3% cap. Call now.
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5/10/2019
Action on the House and Senate Floor was light this week as today is the deadline for cross-chamber bills to be considered in a committee.
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5/09/2019
Lawmakers need to hear from you! Call now and tell your State Representative to support the Fair Tax and fund the future we all deserve.
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5/04/2019
Lawmakers jumped back in to Committee work after being in their district for two weeks with a main focus on passing the Fair Tax.
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5/01/2019
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5/01/2019
Read the latest issue of IFT's quarterly member publication online today.
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4/29/2019
Make your voice heard – contact lawmakers and urge them to support a Fair Tax!
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4/15/2019
The official 2019 IFT Convention Call was sent to every local president in April.
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4/12/2019
Learn what happened this week in Springfield on the Fair Tax, the 3 percent limit repeal effort, and more.
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4/05/2019
Read what happened in Springfield this week on legislation to address the teacher shortage, an elected school board for Chicago, and more.
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4/01/2019
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3/29/2019
Highlights of the week include: Fair Tax, pensions, teacher evaluation, recall rights for PSRPs, and more.
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3/22/2019
Highlights of the week include: Fair Tax, recall rights for PSRPs, teacher shortage, and more.
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3/21/2019
CONGRATULATIONS to these IFT members who have harvested nearly half of the 2019 Golden Apple awards for teaching excellence.
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3/19/2019
After more than a year of unproductive negotiations and several months working without a contract, UIC GEO, Local 6297 members were forced to the picket lines this morning.
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3/18/2019
The Illinois Federation of Teachers has endorsed Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle for Mayor of Chicago in the April 2nd Election.
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