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

This poll asks about the issues that most affect your work, your students, and your school community. Your honest feedback will help shape IFT’s priorities and strengthen our ability to advocate for real solutions at the bargaining table and in Springfield. Please click to complete the survey and share your thoughts as soon as you can. It will only take a few minutes, and your voice will truly make a difference.

As we continue through the early voting season and approach the March 17 Illinois primary election, we want to ensure IFT members have clear, reliable voting information. Below are resources you can use to check key details in your area. Early voting locations and hours IFT endorsed candidates Information about voter referendums on your local ballot Showing up to cast our vote for candidates who will fight for fully funded public education and services, well-resourced institu

Federal agents remain in our communities, and it’s critical that every member knows how to protect themselves, their families, and their coworkers. Join us for an urgent Know Your Rights training on March 10. The webinar will take place at 6:00 PM Central Time. RSVP at the link above. We’ll discuss lessons learned in Chicago and Minneapolis as well as how our students are mobilizing in response. This webinar will also cover: Your legal rights if federal agents approach you Wh

Good morning! It's another beautiful FULL FUNDING FRIDAY! Today we're asking IFT members to use your imagination! 💡 Imagine your district, campus, institution, or office has the full funding it was promised from the state. What are the top priorities you would want that money spent on to better serve students and communities? TELL US: here .

On Tuesday, March 4, we’re hosting a full funding webinar for all members. This session will break down how Illinois’ shortfalls on funding education, higher education, and essential public services is the direct result of a broken revenue system that protects the ultra‑wealthy while forcing working families and public institutions to pay the price. If we want full funding, Illinois must raise the revenue to pay for it — and that means finally taxing the ultra‑wealthy to pay

The Attorney General Bargaining Unit remains indefatigable in showing support for fully funding public services in Illinois. Make sure to join them in wearing blue every Friday, and especially the next official Full Funding Friday on March 6!