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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.