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

Another page on the calendar has turned. We leave behind 2025, and head into 2026.   As with last year, we want to celebrate a year of accomplishments, and discuss the future as we look forward to 2026 and beyond.   We shall be kicking off the year with our Looking Forward Luncheon. Instead of a holiday party, when everyone is already too packed with events and things to do, we wanted our members, and everyone else, to have time to spend with friends and family, the people wh

Don’t miss the next Full Funding Friday coming up on Friday, January 9! Last month was a powerful reminder that our unity is our strength. Let’s keep the momentum going as we stand together and with our IEA union siblings to call on our lawmakers and Governor Pritzker to put PEOPLE over profits. We must demand that the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share to ensure our schools and communities can thrive. Learn more here . We encourage you to participate in walk-ins, solidarity

The Spring semester of IFT’s Union Leadership Institute (ULI) program begins soon! Members and leaders in all constituency groups are encouraged to join us for learning, networking, and fun at this long-running, highly popular union skills training program held in Westmont, Illinois. ULI North Spring 2026 semester courses will be conducted over three weekend sessions on February 7-8, March 7-8, and April 11-12. (You may register for only one course per semester, and must atte

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