IFT News Updates

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Highlights of the week include: Fair Tax, recall rights for PSRPs, teacher shortage, and more. more

CONGRATULATIONS to these IFT members who have harvested nearly half of the 2019 Golden Apple awards for teaching excellence. more

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. more

The Illinois Federation of Teachers has endorsed Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle for Mayor of Chicago in the April 2nd Election. more

With a month until Spring recess, the House and Senate are focused on moving bills through the committee process. more

97% will get tax relief under Pritzker proposal more

Read more about action in Springfield this week, including details of Governor Pritzker's Fair Tax proposal. more

The Illinois Federation of Teachers applauds Governor JB Pritzker’s commitment to working families and putting Illinois on a more fair, prosperous path forward. more

Highlights from the legislative update include: new ISBE board appointed, the latest bill action, and a look at what is in store for this week. more

In response to today’s news that Western Illinois University (WIU) will be laying off critical employees, union leaders called upon the Governor and state legislature to take immediate action. more

The spotlight in Springfield last week was on our new governor as he gave his first State of the State/budget address on February 20. more

IFT responds to Governor Pritzker's budget address. more

Highlights include: minimum wage increase, repeal of 3% salary limitations, right-to-work protections, and more. more

Groups call on lawmakers to stand up to the gun lobby and take immediate action to finally start protecting our schools from gun violence. more

Highlights include: repeal of the 3% salary limitation, minimum wage, and more. more

Highlights include: progressive income tax, minimum wage increase, IFT initiatives and more. more

The idea of a Fair Tax system in Illinois is gaining traction. Governor JB Pritzker - and 72 percent of Illinoisans - support a progressive tax, but an amendment to the Illinois Constitution will be required to enact it. more

Contact your legislators now to help the IFT repeal this harmful and unfair cap that is impacting you and the students you serve. more

Overwhelming majority of teaching artists elect to join Illinois Federation of Teachers more

Today, Governor JB Pritzker began fulfilling his campaign promises by taking swift action to put working families first. more