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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12/30/2018
COLUMN: IFT President Dan Montgomery reviews our union's successes in 2018 and looks ahead to the promise of the new year.
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12/11/2018
Request voluntary recognition from administration, will be members of IFT
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12/07/2018
Solidarity for striking teachers!
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12/04/2018
It’s official: CTU members at UNO/Acero charter schools are on strike—the first strike of a charter operator in U.S. history.
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11/30/2018
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
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11/29/2018
The General Assembly concluded veto session action this week. Learn about the status of important measures that impact IFT members.
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11/28/2018
Applications are being accepted through December 15.
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11/21/2018
Today is PSRP Day in Illinois! Read IFT Secretary-Treasurer Jane Russell's message of thanks on behalf of the IFT.
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11/15/2018
Email ISBE today and explain how this change would hurt your students and school!
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11/07/2018
After four years of failed leadership and attacks on our unions under Governor Rauner, I am proud to say that today we can turn the page and focus on real solutions to Illinois’ problems.
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11/06/2018
On behalf of the IFT, I want to congratulate JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton on their overwhelming win in the governor’s race.
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11/05/2018
Tomorrow is the most important election of our lifetimes, and I urge you to VOTE!
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10/22/2018
We must decide between four more years of failed leadership under Bruce Rauner, or support for working families under JB Pritzker.
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10/13/2018
Are you ready to advocate for better public schools and services? Get started today with the IFT app!
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10/11/2018
In the weeks before the critical November 6 election, locals around the state are REV-ing up to help secure big wins for IFT-endorsed candidates.
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10/10/2018
Read the latest issue of Union Link online now.
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9/26/2018
Bargaining for first contract to happen later this year.
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9/07/2018
Sign this petition today to speak out against her plan to allow schools to use federal funds to purchase guns.
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8/30/2018
Elect leaders who are committed to supporting public education, state services, and essential programs.
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8/30/2018
Rauner’s latest veto came just days after the governor rejected a bill that would have raised the minimum teacher salary in Illinois to $40,000.
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