Illinois Federation of Teachers

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Business

Illinois Federation of Teachers, who endorses Democratic candidates Rochford and O’Brien, believes 'We were all born into a racist society'

Elizabeth Rochford and Mary Kay O’Brien, two Democrats running for the Illinois State Supreme Court, have been endorsed by the Illinois Federation of Teachers, a union organization that believes “we are all born into a racist society,” and whose work is centered around diversity, equity, inclusion and racial injustice in educational settings.

October 20, 2022

Schools

Non-union options growing for public sector

A Naperville school employee who recently walked away from the public-sector union for workers seemingly is not alone in feeling underserved by her union bosses.

May 10, 2019

Schools

5 DuPage County teachers singled out as tops in Illinois

Five educators from DuPage County were among scores of honorees from throughout Illinois recognized as tops in their fields – from health to dance to foreign language – during an annual awards luncheon held Tuesday in Normal.

June 20, 2018

Schools

Chicago Teacher’s Union leader Lewis refuses to stand for national anthem

Days after reaching a “tentative contract” with the Chicago Public Schools that averted another threatened teacher’s strike, Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) leader Karen Lewis led a personal strike of her own, refusing to honor the United States of America by standing during its national anthem.

October 20, 2016

Government

Smith calls for CTU renouncement from opponent

State Senate Republican candidate Michelle Smith issued a statement criticizing recent claims made by Chicago Teachers Union (CTUI) President and Illinois Federation of Teachers Vice President Karen Lewis comparing Gov. Bruce Rauner to an ISIS recruit.

April 25, 2016