LCFT Local 504

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

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Join the Lake County Federation of Teacher Retirees at the Kenosha Kingfish Ballpark!

Come enjoy a summer evening with fellow retirees at the Kenosha Kingfish Baseball Game! Saturday, June 6th Game Time: 6:35 PM (Gates Open: 5:35 PM) Post-Game Fireworks Show.

2026 AFT Convention Delegates Election Is Now Open

The Lake County Federation of Teachers, Local 504 IFT-AFT/AFL-CIO invites all eligible members to participate in the 2026 AFT Convention Delegates Election.

State Representative Will Davis and State Senator Graciela Guzmán Introduce Bill to Close Illinois Schools’ “Mandated Categorical” Funding Gap LCFT’s own Waukegan Paraprofessional Council President, Samuel Thomas, Speaks Out

Chicago — February 2, 2026 — With the majority of Illinois schools still operating below adequate funding levels, lawmakers in Springfield have introduced legislation aimed at closing long standing gaps in state support for required education services.

Building Warmth, Strength, and Union Pride

Members of the Woodland Federation of Teachers & Staff Transportation Department recently received warm IFT winter hats from the Union as a token of appreciation and solidarity.

WPSS Members Stand Strong for a Fair Contract

WPSS President Linda Unda addressed the Waukegan District #60 Board of Education this week, calling on the district to accelerate contract negotiations as WPSS educators have now been working seven months without a contract.