President Tony Johnston called on the City Colleges Board of Trustees to join the campaign for progressive revenue in Illinois. We need to work together to demand full funding from the state. It's time for the ultra-wealthy to pay their fair share. #IFTStrong

You bring compassion, skill, and resilience to every challenge, and you do it all with a commitment that inspires us every single day.

Together, we will keep fighting for fairness, dignity, and respect for the workers who power our schools. #IFTStrong

Lobby Day for Revenue · IFT On Wednesday, October 29, newly elected IFT officers — President Stacy Davis Gates, Executive Vice President Cyndi Oberle-Dahm, Secretary-Treasurer Pankaj Sharma, and Membership Secretary John Miller — will join members in Springfield during the fall veto session to call on Governor JB Pritzker and the General Assembly to raise sustainable, revenue for our future. Illinois can’t keep running on broken promises. Federal cuts are squeezing working families while our state’s outdated tax system continues to favor the wealthy and starve our schools, colleges, and public services. Revenue isn’t just about dollars. It’s about what those dollars make possible — smaller class sizes, affordable higher education, safe communities, and dignity for every worker who keeps Illinois running. When we invest in people, we strengthen our state. When we demand fairness, we secure our future. Be part of the movement for a fair, sustainable Illinois. Join us in Springfield on October 29.

Join us 10/29. #IFTstrong

The resolutions passed at our triennial convention are a roadmap to build an even stronger, more united future that reflects the voices of our members and the needs of our students and communities. #InspireFightTransform #IFTstrong

CTU President Stacy Davis Gates honoring IFT President Dan Montgomery at the 2025 IFT Convention as he retires from leading the IFT for the past 15 years. Thank you Dan! #IFTStrong #unions #solidarity

In just a few hours, members from every corner of Illinois will come together for our triennial convention. We can't wait to reconnect, recharge, and reignite our shared mission.
#InspireFightTransform #IFTstrong

Our members are amazing! Thornton teachers raise money every year for student scholarships to encourage them to follow a career path in education. 😍 #IFTstrong

Whether you were marching in protest or in a parade, thank you for celebrating Labor Day and calling for what #workersdeserve. Let’s carry this momentum forward as we continue to advocate for justice, dignity, and respect in our schools and communities. #IFTSTRONG
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Love to see this! When you join together in a union, you're empowered to fight for equity and opportunities in your workplace. School working conditions are student learning conditions. Go Megan! 😍 #IFTstrong
More union benefits: https://www.ift-aft.org/collectivevoice

Unions help protect members’ rights and voices in the workplace and allow members to advocate for those they serve. #gounion ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 #iftstrong

Great news! The majority of UIUC research assistants voted to unionize with GEO! Congrats to all! #UnionStrong #IFTstrong #GEORAelection

Our union brings members together to advocate for our professions and those we serve. Strong unions = strong communities! #IFTstrong #joinaunion

Why do union workers earn more? Simple: COLLECTIVE POWER! Unions secure fair wages, better benefits, and a stronger voice for their members. #IFTstrong

‘In America, power belongs to the people’ 

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#nokings #iftstrong #unionproud

#NoKingsDay
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While Trump wastes millions on a military parade in DC, we're mobilizing everywhere else to show that organized people power is stronger than his authoritarian aspirations.

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#nokings #iftstrong #unionproud

Our solidarity is our strength! 💪 #IFTstrong #unionstrong #strongunionsstrongcommunities

Thank you to our public employees who made the trip to the @aft.org Public Employees Professional Issues Conference last week, where they learned about building the labor movement and tackling the serious challenges public workers face today. #IFTstrong

What a day! Thank you to everyone who came out to demand a country that puts our families over billionaires’ fortunes. #iftstrong #mayday2025 #maydaystrong

Congratulations to the members and leaders of @ctulocal1.bsky.social! #CTUstrong #UnionStrong #IFTstrong

Thank you for using your voice, Margaret! 
#MemberMonday #IFTstrong #WomensHistoryMonth

Unions lift up all workers but have especially important benefits for working women. 
#WomensHistoryMonth #IFTstrong
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We're lifting up some of our Black labor leaders to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth.
Nina Hike teaches chemistry in Chicago and recently received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. ❤️
#BlackTeachersMatter #IFTstrong #makinghistory
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📣Hello Bluesky!
#SolidarityForever #IFTstrong
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