We Are One Illinois, the coalition of unions representing public service workers and retirees, issued this statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner's Jan. 21 news conference on public pensions: more

In a huge victory today for IFT members, retirees, and the rule of law, the Illinois State Supreme Court just declared pension-slashing Senate Bill 1 unconstitutional. more

IFT and our partners in the We Are One Illinois coalition got our day in the state's highest court today as oral arguments were heard in the lawsuit against pension-slashing SB 1. more

As we approach our day in Supreme Court on March 11, we want to keep you informed about the ongoing lawsuit against pension-slashing legislation, and explain the IFT’s key role in this fight on your behalf. more

Hearings in the We Are One Illinois lawsuit against SB 1 will begin on March 11. Read the brief filed this month by our union coalition. more

The Governor's budget proposals decimate public programs and services and slash worker benefits, but don't ask millionaires and corporations to pay more. more