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IFT Reacts to Governor Pritzker's Proposed FY26 Budget
Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) President Dan Montgomery issued this statement today following Governor Pritzker's annual budget...
Join the IFT on Thursday, February 20, at 4:00 PM CDT, to Discuss Trump's Threats to the Department of Education and Plan for the March 4 Day of Action
Please plan to join us for an important Zoom meeting on Thursday, February 20, at 4:00 PM CDT , to discuss what’s at stake for the...

Springfield & Central Illinois Trades & Labor Council Scholarship Applications Due Sat., March 1
Springfield & Central Illinois Trades & Labor Council is once again offering scholarships to union members or dependents affiliated with...

NEW: The Weekly Roundup from IFT
Since taking office, President Trump has signed numerous executive orders that have caused chaos, confusion , and uncertainty for...
Update from IFT President Dan Montgomery: Together, We Will Protect One Another and Those We Serve
As you’ve seen on the news, it has been a confusing and chaotic week. Among the slew of Executive Orders (EO) issued by President Trump...
Resources for Immigrant Students and Families
(via Dan Montgomery, IFT President) Many of our students, families, and colleagues are deeply concerned about the flurry of anti-LGBTQ+...
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