LCFT Local 504

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

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New 504 Council - Welcome Information Technology Professionals of the College of Lake County (ITPCLC)

After a determined two-year journey, the Information Technology Professionals of the College of Lake County (ITPCLC) have successfully ratified their first collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

LCFT Hosts Strategies for Supporting Immigrant Students and Their Families Seminar in Conjunction with Mano A Mano

LCFT Hosts Strategies for Supporting Immigrant Students and Their Families Seminar in Conjunction with Mano A Mano. LCFT proudly hosted the Strategies for Supporting Immigrant Students and Their Families Seminar along with Mano A Mano - bringing together over 40 dedicated educators, counselors, and school staff to deepen our support for immigrant students and their families.

LCFT Shines at the 2025 IFT Convention!

LCFT proudly sent 40 delegates to this year’s Illinois Federation of Teachers Convention, making up a strong voice among the 404 total attendees. Delegates from 35 locals, representing over 75,700 members, came together to shape the future of our union.

LCFT Professional Development - Fall/Winter Courses

Do you need credits to renew your ISBE licensure? Did you know LCFT offers Professional Development Classes just for its members? Each class you take will earn you 30 PD credits and each class is only $50! Click this link for more details and to register for classes. Hurry! Classes fill up quickly!

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.