IL Federation of Teachers

The IFT represents 103,000 teachers and PSRPs throughout Illinois, faculty and staff at community colleges and universities, public employees and retirees.

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Today, we honor all who answered the call to serve, including the many veterans who now support their communities as IFT members in our schools, colleges, universities, and public agencies. Thank you. 🇺🇸 #veteransday

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On Nov. 5, IFT members testified before the IL House Elementary & Secondary Appropriations Committee, urging lawmakers to pass a $500 million supplemental budget for our schools. Watch to hear what's at stake then join us in Springfield on Nov. 18!  ➡️ https://t.co/9JR3XtErKB

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Wishing a joyful Diwali to all of our IFT members, students, and families celebrating. As educators, we’re grateful for the light, generosity, and sense of community that this festival brings to our schools, and we hope your celebrations are full of warmth and happiness. 🪔

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“We are absolutely committed to ushering in the next generation of leaders who are going to fight for our young people and workers.” – IFT President Stacy Davis Gates 💙

Stacy joined IFT member and teacher Jared Ploger today as he makes his run for the IL Senate.

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Know your rights! 🗳️

✅ In line when polls close? Stay in line. 
✅ Need help? Assistance is available.
✅ Eligibility questioned? Cast a provisional ballot.
✅ Intimidation at the polls is illegal.

Problems? Call 1-866-687-8683.

IFT's Voter Guide: https://t.co/Y4iiPxTu5T.

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Know your rights!

✅ In line when polls close? Stay in line. 
✅ Need help? Assistance is available.
✅ Eligibility questioned? Cast a provisional ballot.
✅ Intimidation and harassment is illegal.

Problems, call 1-866-687-8683.

IFT voter guide: https://t.co/Y4iiPxTu5T.

[IL Federation of Teachers @iftaft]

Election Day is here, and IFT members are showing up! 🗳️

Our officers joined IFT member and State Senate candidate Jared Ploger at the polls, and members statewide are casting their votes. Polls are open. Find our endorsed candidates at https://t.co/Y4iiPxTu5T.

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It's Election Day! 🗳️

Snap a pic of your "I Voted" sticker, post it & tag @iftaft. We'll share our favorites throughout the day.

Haven't voted yet? Visit https://t.co/Y4iiPxTu5T to find the IFT Voter Guide.

📸 Sticker selfies only, keep your ballot out of the pic

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Tomorrow is Election Day. 🗳️

The choices on your ballot shape our schools, campuses, and public services. Make your plan tonight: know where you’re voting, bring a friend, and grab the IFT Voter Guide at https://t.co/Y4iiPxTu5T.

See you at the polls!

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Que el recuerdo de tus seres queridos sea una bendición perdurable al conmemorar el Día de los Muertos.
🏵️
May the memory of your loved ones be a lasting blessing as you commemorate Dia de los Muertos.

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When IFT members go to Springfield, lawmakers hear the truth about what underfunding does to our students, our workplaces, & our communities. 📣

Swipe through to hear from members who've made the trip before. Then join us:
🗓️ Nov. 18
🗓️ Dec. 2

Sign up: https://t.co/xa6hxOC6xm

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Five days. That's how long until Election Day. 🗳️

Don't wait to figure out the details. Check your registration, find your polling place, and download the IFT Voter Guide today at https://t.co/Y4iiPxTu5T.

Your voice matters. Make a plan and use it on Nov. 3.

#IFTVotes

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Dolores Huerta began as a teacher who couldn't accept her students coming to school hungry, so she became an organizer and changed history. Today we mourn a giant of the labor movement and a true friend to working people everywhere. 💙

➡️ Statement: https://t.co/xiM9OgYLsV

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One week until Election Day. 🗳️
Your vote is your voice. Make it count!

Find your polling place, early voting info, and IFT-endorsed candidates 👉 https://t.co/Y4iiPxTu5T

#IFTVotes #1u

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We need you tomorrow, October 27. Join our coalition partners in calling on Governor Pritzker to reject the federal voucher program and keep public dollars in public schools.

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Remember this? 📣 Last May, IFT members filled the Capitol and made sure Springfield heard us loud and clear.

Our work isn't done. We're heading back for veto session, and we need you there.

🗓️ Nov. 18 + Dec. 2 | Springfield

Sign up for a Lobby Day 👉 https://t.co/sgikZkrBxX

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New merch just dropped. 👕✨

Solidarity looks good on you. Four new tees: Fighting for a Better Life for All, Solidarity, I ❤️ My Union, and United by Labor.

Shop now 👉 https://t.co/rB0YbtQyI5

#1u #UnionStrong #IFTAFT

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IFT leaders joined East St. Louis FT Local 1220 at Lincoln Middle School to hear how budget cuts are hurting students.

It’s happening across Illinois. Join us in Springfield Nov. 18 to tell lawmakers your story. 💙

Sign up: https://t.co/xa6hxOC6xm
#FullFunding #IFTstrong

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Students in social work, early childhood ed, counseling & paraprofessional programs could lose federal aid under Trump's new earnings test. IL can't sit this out: @GovPritzker & the General Assembly must invest in our public universities.

🔗 https://t.co/S8cgBA7dgR

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The Trump administration just released rules for its national private school voucher program, and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates is calling on Gov. Pritzker to say no. 🔗 in bio.