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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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...