February 6, 2026

Lannette

Full Funding Fridays: Local 434 Members Stand Together for the Future of Public Education

District 201 educators, faculty, and staff unite to raise awareness about the importance of fully funding Illinois schools. In January and February, BFT Local 434 members joined educators, school employees,...

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November 23, 2025

Lannette

Local 434 Supports the Lancer Family Food Drive: Coming together to support students, families, and our community

- - - - The 40th Annual Lancer Family Food Drive was a tremendous success, thanks to the generosity and compassion of District 201 students, staff, and community partners. Throughout the drive, students...

• Giving Back To The Community
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October 25, 2025

Lannette

Local 434 Members Represent Educators at the IFT Convention: Standing together to strengthen public education across Illinois

Several BFT Local 434 members proudly served as delegates at the 2025 Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) Convention in Rosemont, representing the voices and priorities of our local union. Alongside...

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March 28, 2025

Union Solidarity: Supporting Edwardsville Teachers

Local 434 members flooded the halls of our Belleville high schools today wearing a sea of red in support of Edwardsville District 7 teachers. We stand in solidarity knowing that cutting teachers means...

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March 15, 2025

CNN Interviews Local 434 Member Lisa Quandt

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March 4, 2025

No Cuts to the Department of Education!

Local 434 educators participated in one of more than 2000 events across the country this week to #protectourkids. We stand united in opposition to cuts to the Department of Education. Its oversight provides...

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