Gurnee, IL – The WTHS Federation of Teachers (WTHSFT, IFT Local 504) is delighted to celebrate the establishment of approximately 33 new positions dedicated to supporting students at WTHS.

LCFT would like to congratulate our union brother, Jack Wilson, on receiving the LifeChanger of the Year award. LifeChanger of the Year is an annual national program recognizing K-12 educators and school employees across the country. It celebrates those who are making a significant difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.

LCFT is excited to announce that the Support Staff at Prairie Crossing Charter School (PCCS) filed with the NLRB today to join our union family and have a powerful voice in their workplace! WELCOME TO THE FAMILY SUPPORT STAFF AT PRARIE CROSSING CHARTER SCHOOL! Please see the IFT press release here.

Do you feel you are drowning in Student Loan Debt? Let our IFT field staff directors assist you to learn of a program to reduce the burden of your student loan(s). This will help all who attend to better understand the federal student loan reduction and public service loan forgiveness program and to realize this is available not only to teachers, but also to ANY educational employee. This free clinic is yet another benefit available to IFT members, so please encourage your union peers to come with you.

Attached you will find a pdf link to a booklet detailing the proud history of the Lake County Federation of Teachers.  Check out this interesting and exciting look at our past.