The Illinois Federation of Public Employees, IFPE Local 4408 would like to wish all of its members and their families a happy and restful holiday season, and a productive and successful 2020.

Brothers and Sisters,

We had a mediation session with management on Monday, December 16th. Unfortunately it did not end with a tentative agreement.

We were given a “Last, Best and Final” offer from management.

What does that mean? We will be bringing the offer to the memb...

(via the Illinois Federation of Teachers)

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The 2020 General Election will be vitally important, and it starts with the March 17th Primary Election. Elected officials make important decisions about our schools, colleges, and univers...

Brothers and Sisters,

The IFT Local 4407 and IFPE Local 4408 bargaining team met with management on November 20th. We bargained with the assistance of a Federal Mediator. There were counter proposals back and forth from both parties.  Although progress was made, no tent...

(via the Illinois Federation of Teachers)

As I write this column, I honestly have to say that I have never have felt more excited about our union and our members than I do right now. Everywhere I look in the IFT, I see our union in action. I can feel the power and energ...

(via Rene Mandin)

Solidarity from IFPE Local 4408 members in the Illinois Attorney General Office! We want a fair contract now!

(via the Illinois Federation of Teachers)

IFT President Dan Montgomery issued the following statement upon news of the end of the CTU strike:
 

“The 103,000 members of the Illinois Federation of Teachers stand proudly with the Chicago Teachers Union. We thank you for you...

A general membership meeting will be held on the following dates to update the members on developments with our contract negotiation talks with management.
 

THESE MEETINGS ARE FOR CURRENT IFPE LOCAL 4408 MEBERS WHO BELONG TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE BARGAINING UNIT.

Frida...

(via the American Federation of Teachers)

The CTU family needs our support as they strike for themselves and for the schools our students deserve. AFT will continue to provide critical resources to the CTU, but more is always needed. Please consider donating to support...