Illinois Federation of Teachers
Recent News About Illinois Federation of Teachers
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IFT encourages participation in the Black Lives Matter campaign
The Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) has issued a statement encouraging educators and students to actively participate in this year’s Black Lives Matter at School Week slotted for Feb. 1-5. The campaign coincides with the first week of Black History Month.
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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.