Illinois Federation of Public Employees |  Local 4408
A Union of Professionals

Dear Union Siblings of Local 4408,   ​It is with deep gratitude and heartfelt emotion that we share news of a significant transition within our union. After more than 25 years of exceptional leadership, unwavering solidarity, and dedicated service , our respected Executive Vice-President, Veronica Aguirre , is retiring. ​Veronica’s influence on the Illinois Federation of Public Employees is immeasurable. For over two decades, she has been a tireless champion for workers’ rig

(via the IFT) Thank you to everyone who joined our emergency Know Your Rights webinar. For those who couldn’t make it, we want to make sure you have access to the key information and ways to stay involved. Here’s the slide presentation. What’s happening: Across Illinois, federal agents have intensified their actions in and around schools and neighborhoods. In recent weeks: Two community members in Aurora were taken off school grounds. Federal agents have been seen near schoo

The 2026 Election is right around the corner, and it begins with the March 17 Primary election . What’s happening in Washington is already being felt here in Illinois. Federal cuts and harmful policy decisions are putting pressure on our state budget, threatening funding for our schools, colleges, and universities, and forcing difficult choices that affect students, families, and working people across our communities. That’s why this election and your participation matter mor

IFT Field Service Director Deneen Taylor and Local 4408 Treasurer Ross Taft joined over 400 other IFT members in Springfield yesterday to advocate for funding to support public employees, including reemphasizing the need for Tier 2 reform.

(via We Are One Illinois) For years, public sector unions have sounded the alarm about the fundamental unfairness and insufficiency of the Tier 2 pension system. We have also raised serious concerns about the long term financial health of the pension systems. Today, state lawmakers took the first step toward beginning to address these concerns by passing SB1937 out of the House Executive Committee. This is a critically important bill to help ensure we can recruit and retain