IFT News Updates

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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

The Illinois Federations of Teachers supports the continuing education of high school seniors by awarding annual scholarships. more

Read the latest issue of IFT's quarterly member publication online today.. more

COLUMN: IFT President Dan Montgomery reviews our union's successes in 2018 and looks ahead to the promise of the new year. more

Request voluntary recognition from administration, will be members of IFT more

Solidarity for striking teachers! more

It’s official: CTU members at UNO/Acero charter schools are on strike—the first strike of a charter operator in U.S. history. more

In sharp contrast to Rauner, JB Pritzker has appointed IFT and other union leaders to key transition committees to help him solve our state's challenges.4 more

The General Assembly concluded veto session action this week. Learn about the status of important measures that impact IFT members. more

Applications are being accepted through December 15. more