May 2, 2026

Lannette

Local 434 Members Show Support at May Day Rally

- - - - Standing together for public education and our community. BFT Local 434 members joined fellow union members from across the region in downtown Belleville for the annual May Day rally, standing...

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April 29, 2026

Lannette

Celebrating the Dedication of Local 434 Members

- - - Honoring the leaders and members whose service strengthens our union every day. At the Spring Southwestern Illinois Central Labor Council (SWAC) meeting, BFT Local 434 had the privilege of recognizing...

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April 22, 2026

Lannette

Local 434 Leaders Continue Building Skills Through IFT Training

> Investing in strong leadership to better serve our members. Last weekend, members of BFT Local 434's elected leadership team participated in leadership training provided by the Illinois Federation...

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April 20, 2026

Lannette

Growing Our Commitment to Trauma-Informed Schools

Investing in our educators to better support every student. BFT Local 434 is proud to celebrate the continued growth of trauma-informed practices across District 201. This year, 12 members completed...

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April 19, 2026

Lannette

Local 434 Members Advocate for PSRP Unemployment Equity

Supporting the school employees who help our students succeed. Local 434 members recently came together for a postcard party to support the Unemployment Equity Act, legislation that would allow...

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March 18, 2026

Celebrating Our Collective Impact: Strong Public Participation at the Latest Board Meeting

At our March 16th board meeting, Ashley Mims highlighted the incredible work happening across our schools during public participation. Submissions from across our campuses highlighted so many meaningful...