214EdAssoc

"Everyone in Illinois public education owes Jim our gratitude for his commitment to our unions and professions. He was truly an outstanding educator and a legendary leader." -@DanJMontgomery Rest in power, Jim Dougherty, former @iftaft president. ift-aft.org/post/rest-in-p…

Due to predicted severe weather conditions, all schools in District 214 will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 12. After-school activities, athletic events, and programs are canceled Friday, January 12, through noon on Saturday, January 13.

Today is #PSRPDay in IL to honor the paraprofessionals & school-related personnel who provide critical services in the classroom, school & campus offices, cafeterias, school buses, and more. THANK YOU, PSRPs, for all that you do for our students & schools. buff.ly/3QUY0d3

Thank you to our veterans for your service and sacrifice. We are forever grateful for your bravery and dedication. #VeteransDay #Gratitude

Thank you @janschakowsky, @RepNikkiB, @RepCasten, @RepDannyDavis, @rep_jackson, @CongressmanRaja, and @repdeliaramirez. Public funds belong in public schools.

Keep the pressure on! Tell lawmakers that it's time to end the discriminatory Invest in Kids voucher program and that public funds should be used for public schools. buff.ly/49cSLwG

TAKE ACTION TODAY! 📢Tell lawmakers that it's time to end the discriminatory Invest in Kids voucher program! Thank you @ChicagosMayor for explaining the harm voucher programs have on Black & Brown communities. Public funds should be invested in public schools!

.@iftaft and @ieanea Respond to Governor Pritzker’s Support of the Voucher System 🔗 ift-aft.org/post/ift-and-t…

Today, we honor #IndigenousPeoplesDay, a day to recognize the deep-rooted histories and resilience of those communities. Let's reflect on the past injustices, commit to understanding, and stand up for creating a more inclusive, respectful, and equitable future.

Teachers, thank you for all that you do for our future.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) is proud to offer coaching and mentoring support for early career teachers and clinicians through our Virtual Instructional Coaching and Mentoring Program. Learn more: 🔗 buff.ly/3Zz55mg

📺A message from @iftaft President @DanJMontgomery on the 40th anniversary of the passage of laws that granted collective bargaining rights to public employees in IL. #Together, dedicated union members, leaders, and staff helped pave the way for a fairer future. Thank you.

Teachers are worth way more than what we give them. Let’s give them a raise and the resources that they need to help our kids thrive.

Happy Labor Day! At a time when so many forces are spreading fear & division, unions literally unite people. In the face of fear, we have hope. In the face of despair, we have dreams. In the face of silence, we tell our stories. In the face of smears, we offer solutions.

"It was the Labor Movement that created safety standards. We transformed grim, dangerous jobs into good family sustaining careers. Industry by industry, unions helped build the middle class and we should never forget that." @STRedmond @AFLCIO #ItsBetterInAUnion

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Props to my union(@214EdAssoc) and the collective bargaining process for minimizing these issues so I can confidently say I’ve started the year READY TO GO and more passionate than ever! Who’s tired?

Tell your story. Tag your union. #UnionStrong 💪