11/20/2019
IFT President Dan Montgomery's statement responding to the Chicago Tribune's and ProPublica's investigative report on the use of isolated seclusion and ISBE's response
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11/15/2019
Wednesday, November 20, is PSRP Day in Illinois, an annual day to show appreciation for the more than 100,000 dedicated paraprofessionals and school related personnel.
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11/15/2019
I have never have felt more excited about our union and our members than I do right now. Dan Montgomery | IFT President
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11/15/2019
The General Assembly wrapped up the fall veto session this week. Action was taken on veto overrides, new proposals, and unfinished business from the spring.
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11/15/2019
Highlights from this issue include: the strength of the union, a heartfelt thanks to PSRPs, strike updates, and more.
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11/01/2019
This week, the Illinois General Assembly returned to Springfield to consider the Governor’s vetoes during a two-week veto session.
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10/24/2019
Nearly 400 delegates and guests convened at the IFT 2019 Convention in Rosemont last weekend to celebrate our successes and plan to grow our power (VIDEO)
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10/21/2019
Governor Pritzker is keynote speaker, CTU President Karen Lewis is honored
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10/16/2019
The 2019 IFT Convention begins this Friday, October 18! It will be a fun, high-energy three days packed with conversation about how far OUR UNION has come and strategic planning designed to strengthen OUR FUTURE.
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10/07/2019
With the 2019 Convention set to begin on October 18, IFT members should be aware of some important rules and procedures regarding delegate and alternate credentialing.
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9/20/2019
IFT President Dan Montgomery released the following statement in support of the National Nurses United one-day strike
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7/08/2019
We at the IFT are proud to have known her and to continue the work she believed in.
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6/24/2019
This primary is about ideas, so let’s make sure our fights are front and center.
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6/02/2019
The first half of the 101st General Assembly concluded today, and what a session it was for our union and our members!
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5/18/2019
Lawmakers rushed to move the remainder of their legislation as the scheduled session adjournment date nears.
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5/10/2019
Action on the House and Senate Floor was light this week as today is the deadline for cross-chamber bills to be considered in a committee.
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5/09/2019
Lawmakers need to hear from you! Call now and tell your State Representative to support the Fair Tax and fund the future we all deserve.
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5/04/2019
Lawmakers jumped back in to Committee work after being in their district for two weeks with a main focus on passing the Fair Tax.
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5/01/2019
Read the latest issue of IFT's quarterly member publication online today.
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4/29/2019
Make your voice heard – contact lawmakers and urge them to support a Fair Tax!
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4/15/2019
The official 2019 IFT Convention Call was sent to every local president in April.
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3/29/2019
Highlights of the week include: Fair Tax, pensions, teacher evaluation, recall rights for PSRPs, and more.
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3/16/2019
With a month until Spring recess, the House and Senate are focused on moving bills through the committee process.
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3/12/2019
97% will get tax relief under Pritzker proposal
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2/24/2019
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.
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2/16/2019
Highlights include: minimum wage increase, repeal of 3% salary limitations, right-to-work protections, and more.
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2/04/2019
Highlights include: progressive income tax, minimum wage increase, IFT initiatives and more.
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1/15/2019
Today, Governor JB Pritzker began fulfilling his campaign promises by taking swift action to put working families first.
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12/30/2018
Read the latest issue of IFT's quarterly member publication online today..
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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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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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11/05/2018
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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10/10/2018
Read the latest issue of Union Link online now.
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8/27/2018
View conference information and registration forms here.
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6/27/2018
What you can do now to keep our unions strong.
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6/27/2018
Today, in the case of Janus vs. AFSCME, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned more than 40 years of legal precedent.
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4/16/2018
Highlights include; budget talks, teacher shortage, class size, back pay for public employees, and more.
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4/02/2018
The IFT Executive Board passed a special resolution supporting commonsense measures to stop gun violence.
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3/26/2018
This full-time position will be initially assigned to the Crest Hill office with a start date of August 1, 2018 or after.
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2/21/2018
Join fellow workers and our allies to stand up for our freedoms this Saturday at Daley Plaza.
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11/11/2017
Here is a brief summary of important action taken this veto session.
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4/04/2017
It was a busy week in Springfield. House committees worked to consider bills before last week’s deadline, while the so-called “grand bargain” package of legislation resurfaced in the Senate.
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3/14/2017
The Illinois House and Senate were in Springfield last week for more committee action.
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1/24/2017
As Governor Bruce Rauner prepares to deliver the State of the State speech, Illinois Working Together asked working men and women from around the state, “What do you think the state of Illinois is under Gov. Rauner?”
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7/21/2016
A new poll shows that Illinois voters know the Governor is to blame for the budget impasse and side with unions in his fight against working men and women.
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6/01/2016
After a frenzied day of activity, Illinois lawmakers left Springfield on the final day of scheduled session late Tuesday without passing a budget.
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5/28/2016
Lawmakers adjourned today with only three days left before the end of the scheduled session on May 31.
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4/11/2016
The Illinois House and Senate continued budget-related discussions this week, while some important bills passed - and others failed - in committees.
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2/20/2016
The General Assembly focused this week on Gov. Rauner's proposed “budget” for fiscal year 2017, which begins in July
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2/18/2016
Here are some of the details of Rauner’s proposed FY17 budget:
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12/03/2015
IFT Member Ambassador and Local 4408 Andrew Spiro's op-ed on the potential impact of the upcoming Supreme Court case, Friedrichs v. California.
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9/30/2015
PSRPs and public employees, register by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 for this annual fun and informative event designed just for you!
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9/29/2015
As Illinois prepares to enter a fourth month without a budget, the Governor’s wrong-headed priorities are taking a serious toll on our neediest citizens and middle-class families.
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9/20/2015
The IFT and other unions are taking proactive legal action to ensure that workers' health care coverage is not interrupted or compromised.
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9/04/2015
The budget impasse continued this week, and all eyes were on the House as lawmakers narrowly failed to override Rauner's veto of SB 1229.
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9/02/2015
The Illinois House came up just three votes short in an attempt to override Rauner's veto of SB1229, a fair and reasonable arbitration bill supported by the IFT and other unions.
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8/30/2015
Our IFT brothers and sisters in Springfield need help now! Please contact House lawmakers now to urge them to override Rauner's veto of a union-supported arbitration bill.
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8/27/2015
Last week, Michael Hiltzik of the Los Angeles Times ran a story about how shutting down a public pension plan – the kind of thing that occurred in nearby Michigan and regularly in Governor Bruce Rauner’s daydreams – actually costs taxpayers money.
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8/25/2015
Vice President of the IFT Local 4408 recounts how he drove 1000 miles to sign up members for his union.
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8/19/2015
Today's 38-15 vote in the Senate cleared the first big hurdle, but the fight to enact SB1229 is not over. Stand ready to act again to ensure the House votes to override too.
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8/19/2015
There is no time to lose! Support public employees by contacting State Senators today to urge them to override Governor Rauner's veto of SB 1229.
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7/17/2015
While no progress was made on reaching a FY 2016 budget agreement this week, both chambers have now approved an emergency 30-day budget bill.
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7/02/2015
Unions representing state employees filed suit in circuit court to ensure that public service workers in state government will be paid in the absence of a state budget.
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6/22/2015
2015 has already been a great year for growing our union! The IFT is proud to welcome to our family about 430 new members in locals and councils around the state.
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5/29/2015
Calls from IFT members around the state were key to stopping SB 1046, SA 1 in Senate Executive Committee. The proposal was rejected by a vote of 6-11.
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5/26/2015
On Wednesday, the Senate Executive Committee will consider legislation that would restrict collective bargaining rights. Let's stop it in its tracks! Call now.
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5/18/2015
Stop the Governor from using your rights as a political bargaining chip! Learn what is at stake and make your voice heard from May 18-22.
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5/08/2015
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.
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4/19/2015
After a two week break, lawmakers were back in Springfield this week to continue working towards a budget for Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16).
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3/23/2015
The Governor's latest proposal to harm unions and workers has been nixed by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
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3/20/2015
With the Friday, March 27 committee deadline in both chambers quickly approaching, the IFT Department of Political Activities is closely tracking bills that would impact our members and watching for last minute amendments to legislation.
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3/13/2015
The Illinois House and Senate were in session this week, with more than 1,000 bills scheduled to be heard in House and Senate committees before Friday, March 27, the first committee deadline.
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3/10/2015
IFT presidents from around the state gathered in Springfield last weekend at the 2015 IFT Presidents’ Conference to learn ways to engage, energize, and mobilize members.
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3/05/2015
The IL AFL-CIO and 26 unions (including IFT) today filed suit in circuit court to invalidate Gov. Bruce Rauner’s unlawful executive order that violates state law by blocking state agencies from complying with the fair share provisions.
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2/21/2015
Action in Springfield revolved around the budget address this week. It was yet another example of Rauner's attacks on workers and families.
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2/20/2015
IFT President Montgomery reviews Governor Rauner's first weeks in office.
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2/19/2015
The Governor's budget proposals decimate public programs and services and slash worker benefits, but don't ask millionaires and corporations to pay more.
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2/18/2015
In response to Governor Bruce Rauner’s budget address today, IFT President Dan Montgomery released the following statement.
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2/13/2015
Despite the House and Senate recess this week, Governor Rauner's illegal Executive Order attacking fair share made for plenty of action in Springfield.
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2/13/2015
IFT President Dan Montgomery issued a statement immediately following Governor Rauner’s press conference announcing his latest executive order re: fair share.
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2/10/2015
Immediately upon taking office, Governor Rauner quickly indicated that his top priority was fixing the state’s worse-than-he-thought finances. Fair enough. His first actions, however, couldn’t have less to do with this, our most pressing need.
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12/18/2014
Buy union-made gifts and goodies to support working families and stretch your budget this holiday season.
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11/21/2014
Great news! A Sangamon County Circuit Court judge today declared pension cuts unconstitutional.
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10/08/2014
A ruling today in Sangamon County Circuit Court may help speed up proceedings in our coalition lawsuit which challenges the constitutionality of pension-slashing SB1.
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10/01/2014
What would our state look like if Rauner is elected Governor? Beautiful...if you're in the 1 percent!
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9/26/2014
Illinois voters who care about education, jobs, and their loved ones should be asking, "Which one?"
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9/18/2014
Registration is open for this annual event designed to meet the unique professional needs of PSRPs and Public Employees.
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9/08/2014
Proposals would defund public education, continue his legacy of promoting failed education experiments
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7/15/2014
Hundreds of IFT members from locals around the state joined nearly 4,000 delegates and guests at the AFT’s 83rd convention in Los Angeles from July 10-14.
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7/03/2014
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled today that the health insurance benefits of retired public workers cannot be diminished, a decision that may have significant impact on the effort to overturn pension-slashing SB 1.
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7/01/2014
Quinn signs budget and expands voting opportunities in Illinois.
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6/11/2014
Learn which bills passed, which didn't, and what may come next in this complete review of action in Springfield during the 98th General Assembly.
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5/20/2014
A lot of great things have been happening in the IFT and our locals lately! Take a look at some of our recent successes.
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5/17/2014
Lawmakers headed home for the weekend but will return on Monday, May 19 with a full schedule and plans to be in Springfield every weekday until the May 31st deadline.
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5/09/2014
Lawmakers wrapped up their first full week in May today without taking up some major issues of this year's session.
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5/05/2014
The legislature headed back to Springfield last week after two weeks of district work. This begins the final stretch of spring session.
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4/05/2014
Both the Illinois House and Senate spent significant time this week on their respective floors, passing legislation to the opposite chamber for consideration. Below are items that IFT members should be aware of.
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3/21/2014
The House Pension Committee are considering legislation in Springfield today that proposes to eliminate the IMRF 13th check for active and retired members.
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1/23/2014
Public safety and cost concerns emerge as the agency refuses to hire enough mechanics to keep snow plows running.
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12/19/2012
The We Are One Illinois coalition launches a new video inviting political leaders to work with us in finding real solutions to fund public employee pensions.
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