LCFT Local 504

LAKE COUNTY FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
LOCAL 504, IFT-AFT / AFL-CIO

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Waukegan Support Staff File Labor Violation Against School District 60

“Safety must be our priority in resolving this issue.” The support staff in Waukegan District 60 have officially filed Unfair Labor Practice charges with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board after getting no resolution from the Waukegan school board and administration.

LCFT Members Rally at the Capitol

One of the most pressing issues facing our members is the disparity between the two retirement tiers in Illinois’ Public Pension System. While those in the Tier I system have multiple retirement options, including the ability to retire with full benefits at age 62 with just five years of service, members of Tier II are not so fortunate.

504 Represented at the IFT Annual President's Conference!

In mid-March, LCFT sent 18 people to represent Local 504 at the 2024 Annual IFT Presidents Conference in Springfield, IL. Leading councils is challenging work, and we appreciate the hard work put in by our presidents.

504 Offers Training Class for our Waukegan Visiting International Teachers

LCFT hosted a class welcoming and training Visting International Teachers from the Waukegan Teachers Council.

Student Debt Relief Clinics

STUDENT DEBT RELIEF VIRTUAL CLINIC Please choose the Student Debt Clinic that best meets your needs: • Full Clinic – This 90-minute program will introduce Income Driven Repayment (IDR) Plans, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), legislative updates, and next steps for you.