Local 504 members proudly traveled to Springfield on March 25th to advocate for HB 4416, the Unemployment Equity Act, standing alongside our union sisters & brothers to make our voices heard before Illinois legislators.
Union Member Benefit Spotlight - Trauma Counseling
AFT Trauma Benefit. Members work hard—now more than ever—to educate, heal, help and serve our communities. Sometimes our own stress is compounded by a personal or workplace trauma; still, we struggle to be fully present for others.
On March 17, 2026, members of the Waukegan Teachers Council addressed the Waukegan District 60 School Board to voice their frustration over the district’s continued refusal to grant lane changes - despite teachers having submitted all required documentation proving completion of graduate?level coursework.
The Woodland Federation of Teachers and Staff announced ratification by its union membership of a tentative agreement reached with the Woodland C.C. School District 50 Board of Education regarding salary increases for all educators and support staff. This marks an important step toward addressing longstanding recruitment and retention challenges tied to chronic low pay.
LCFT members joined hundreds of educators, higher-education professionals, school staff, retirees, and public employees at the Illinois State Capitol, standing shoulder to shoulder with one clear message: our students, campuses, and communities deserve full funding.
