IFT News Updates

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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

Vouchers should not be the price of progress. more

Two IFT educators have been nominated to win ISBE's annual award for teaching excellence. more

Last month, a bipartisan group of lawmakers voted YES on a state budget, BUT now school funding is on hold. more

IFT President Dan Montgomery released the following statement in response to the latest action in Springfield. more

The Illinois Senate voted Sunday to override Governor Rauner’s amendatory veto of Senate Bill 1 by a vote of 38-19. The bill now moves to the House. more

It’s time we stop Governor Rauner from playing politics with Illinois public schools and our children. more

"Yes, it is disappointing that our children’s future has become divisive, but it is the Governor himself playing politics with their first day of school.” more

Read this recent column by IFT President Dan Montgomery and IEA President Kathi Griffin detailing the need for the education funding reform outlined in SB 1. more

Highlights include: what's at stake in the 2018 election, thank a PSRP, local news, and more. more