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SPRINGFIELD, IL  - Educators and state workers from the 105,000-member Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) rallied and lobbied at the Capitol on Tuesday to demand Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly prioritize delivering funds that have been promised but not provided to Illinois’ students and to counter devastating Trump administration cuts by finally fixing Illinois’ upside tax code and making the ultra-rich pay their fair share. Read full story HERE

We invite you to join in what other supporters are doing, posting #HandsOffMyTeachersUnion   statements and content to show that Illinois educators and state workers won’t be intimidated, we’ll organize. Always remember, an injury to one is an injury to all! To read the IFT's full article, click HERE

Advocates to Send Letters to 50 Governors as Multiple States Anticipate Proposals Countering Trump Cuts by Fixing Tax Code at the Local Level IFT and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates Will Speak at the Briefing Details HERE

Two weeks ago, 400 IFT members gathered in Rosemont to inspire, fight, and transform, and unanimously elected new officers. On Wednesday, more than 400 IFT members from across the state lobbied their legislators to demand full funding for education, from pre-K through higher education. Additional statewide news and information on how to contact your legislator HERE .