“We’re concerned about doxing, some misguided individuals trying to go after teachers… Every American should be troubled by that.” -IFT Pres. Dan Montgomery. About a dozen educators in IL have been placed on leave or questioned by their employers over social media comments.

It's been seven years since the last government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. Here's how the new one will affect higher ed. chroni.cl/3IEJ7KM

“Will my student loans continue to be disbursed?” Pell Grants and Federal Direct Student Loans can continue to be obligated and make disbursement during a shutdown, but only as long as carryover and mandatory appropriations last. However, the Department staff needed to carry out

Chicago is united, and in that solidarity we will find the strength to fight back and defeat the Trump regime.

CTU President Davis Gates made it clear: this is what Trump’s federal occupation looks like in Chicago — terrorizing Black, Brown, and immigrant communities. Federal helicopters dropping agents onto apartment buildings. Adults and children dragged from their homes and zip-tied

This 🎃Halloween🎃 make your candy count!  Choosing union-made treats means supporting workers who earn fair wages and work in safe conditions. It’s a sweet way to be #unionstrong. 🍬

IFT members show up for schools and universities our students deserve. We’re here with IFT’s newly elected officers and members to demand action. Illinois owes its students over $3 billion for K-12 funding and over $1 billion for higher education.

***SOLIDARITY ALERT*** Two unions on campus at University of Illinois Springfield are demanding mediation in their negotiations with university administration.

Join us in demanding that the City Colleges of Chicago use its emergency alert system to inform students and staff of ICE activity on campus. Our students deserve to feel safe in class. actionnetwork.org/letters/ccc-te…

CCCTU leaders made whistle kits following our Nov. 21 House of Representatives meeting. We're fighting to keep our students and communities safe.

Listen to CCCTU Legislative Chair Troy Swanson discuss the dismantling of the Department of Education on the Circulating Ideas podcast. zurl.co/21ZYu

Tell Governor Pritzker and the IL General Assembly: Tax the Rich and Fully Fund our Colleges. Sign the petition today! zurl.co/za0dR

Local 1600 is proud to announce our early endorsements for the March 17, 2026 Primary! These candidates have marched with us, carried our bills, and fought for our students & campuses. Meet the candidates ➜ zurl.co/TxJxq

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

We’re proud to back candidates who champion public education, workers’ rights, and community reinvestment. See why these candidates earned our support ➜ zurl.co/YXN1T

📣 IFT MEMBERS LIVING IN CHICAGO: TAKE ACTION NOW! 📣 It’s time to make Chicago MORE affordable, not less. And to do so, we must demand that City Council tax the ultra-rich, not working families.

This is bad for everyone — except the rich and their robots.

Tune in to hear President Tony Johnston of @CCCTULocal1600 on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast! He breaks down the big issues facing the City Colleges of Chicago, from cost-of-living pressures to fair telework policies and the impact of AI on jobs. …icasworkforceradiopodcast.podbean.com/e/tony-johnsto…

Winter break is a great time to encourage high school students to apply for scholarships!

Our scholarships were established to assist students with pursuing education beyond high school and to promote an understanding of the labor movement in young people that will endure for generations to come. Check out opportunities from IFT: ift-aft.org/scholarships