IFT News

• What you need to know about a Fair Tax – 
and who supports it

  The idea of a Fair Tax system in Illinois has been gaining traction. In May, the Illinois House passed 
HR 1025, a resolution in support of a “fair and progressive income tax,” but an amendment to the Illinois 
Constitution will be required to enact it. 


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• Turning our emotions into action –and VOTES

  For inspiration, we need only look around us to see what unions have done – and are doing – to improve lives and communities.

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• Bills would repeal Rauner's 3 percent cap

  A second bill to repeal the new 3 percent cap on the state’s pension liability was introduced in Springfield this week.

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• IFT recommends candidates in 2018 General Election

  Among those who earned IFT support are JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton, who received the union's endorsement for Governor and Lieutenant Governor in their bid to oust Bruce Rauner.

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• Show why you're sticking with your union this Labor Day

  Find a Labor Day event near you.

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