IFT News Updates

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IFT President Dan Montgomery responded to Governor Rauner's State of the State address. more

The Chicago Teachers Union announced today that members have approved a powerful merger between the local and ChiACTS, the nation's largest union of charter school educators. more

The Governor's amendatory veto may prohibit ISBE from distributing new money to Illinois' neediest school districts. more

Enrollment is limited. Submit complete registration by January 26, 2018. more

Nomination forms must be received by mail, fax, or in person in the Westmont office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2018. more

Highlights include: IFT endorsed candidate list, a conversation with JB & Juliana, voter information, and more. more

By a vote of its Executive Board today, the Illinois Federation of Teachers endorsed JB Pritzker for Governor in the Democratic primary election. more

Students — and their families — need resources and support, not upheaval. more

The plan will give the already powerful few a windfall on the backs of educators and hardworking Southern Illinois families more

Here is a brief summary of important action taken this veto session. more

Here are the facts about Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 and why they should matter to you. more

The IFT takes its responsibility to advocate for you very seriously, particularly when it comes to deciding whether to endorse individuals for public office. more

The third Wednesday of each November is PSRP Day in Illinois, an annual day to show appreciation to a PSRP in your life. more

Historic Victory Will Boost Grad Organizing Campaigns Across the Country more

Noble community speaks out about anti-union and anti-student practices at Board meeting more

Governor Rauner’s persistent attacks and the likelihood of an unfavorable decision in the Janus v. AFSCME case in the U.S. Supreme Court has spurred the IFT to develop a new plan of action to ensure that our union thrives. more

This agreement comes at a high price. But for the first time since 1997, Illinois will begin to move away from its archaic, inequitable school funding system. more

Rather than pass SB1947, the IFT strongly advocated for an override of the Governor’s amendatory veto of SB1 or for passage of a compromise bill that didn’t include tax credits and mandate relief. more

Course descriptions and registration information are available now. more

Legislators moved Illinois closer to treating our poorest students and communities fairly. Unfortunately, it came at a very disappointing cost. more