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CTU rank and file reelects CORE slate to lead union
Election underscores internal democracy inside CTU, rank and file support for equity for students and their families, and dignity and respect for educators. CHICAGO, May 17, 2019—Today the members of the CTU voted to re-elect the Caucus of Rank and File Educators... read moreMember information for today’s Chicago Teachers Union election
We are a democratic union Representatives from schools and positions in Chicago Public Schools come together on the first Wednesday of every month at the Chicago Teachers Union House of Delegates to hear reports on our union’s progress and discuss key issues facing...
read moreBargaining Update: “Do you believe that librarians are important to schools?”
That was the question I posed to Chicago Public Schools yesterday. Their response? "We'll have to get back to you on that." The full Chicago Teachers Union bargaining team met with Chicago Public Schools on Wednesday afternoon, where members presented heartfelt and...
read moreAdequate school staffing among key CTU contract demands
Union bargaining team is fighting for staffing commitments in critical areas that impact students' readiness and ability to learn. CHICAGO, May 16, 2019—In 2012, Chicago Public Schools staffing of nurses, social workers, psychologists and counselors was significantly...
read moreCTU All-Member Tele-Town Hall: 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 14
CTU All-Member Tele-Town Hall 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 14 Join us by phone at 7PM TUESDAY, May 14 for an all-CTU-member tele-town hall to learn more about current bargaining for a new CPS contract, plus developments in school issues and campaigns, this spring's...
read moreAnother charter victory: CTU members sign tentative agreement with charter operator Instituto
TA ends three day strike and wins smaller classes, wrap-around supports, sanctuary protections for immigrant students, contract protections for special education students and English language learners. CHICAGO—CTU members at charter schools are reforming the industry...
read moreClass size demands—because real teacher appreciation is a fair contract.
Manageable class sizes Our students need individual attention from their teachers. We cannot provide that level of attention when we have as many as 48 students in a kindergarten class. According to Illinois State Board of Ed Report Card data, Chicago Public Schools...
read moreLatino Youth HS settles, strike continues at charter operator Instituto’s schools
Latino Youth strikers win sanctuary protections, mental health support, restorative justice, culturally appropriate curricula for low-income, Latinx high school students, as strike at Instituto schools continues.
read moreCTU Resolution to Lift the Ban
Whereas, Chicago is experiencing a massive crunch on low income/affordable housing as neighborhoods gentrify and the 2008 foreclosure crisis continues to...
read more7A/1P TODAY: Friday actions to push management on financial shell games and demand fair contracts at three striking charter schools
7AM TODAY, May 3: Press conference/picket lines IHSCA, 2520 S. Western Ave., Chicago. (Picket lines at all three striking schools: IHSCA, IJLA, LYHS) 1PM TODAY, May 3: Rally and March IHSCA, 2520 S. Western Ave. Strikers will march to Instituto CEO's office at 2555 S....
read moreIt’s time for Chicago Public Schools to respect women’s work
Fair wages and benefits for a predominantly female workforce is a key issue in the CTU fight for a fair contract—in a district that is nearly 80 percent female, yet in a country where full-time working women make 80 cents on the dollar compared to...
read moreJust the Facts: Key information on CPS negotiations
We’ve formally asked for a federal mediator to join us at the bargaining table. Here’s why…
read moreAFT’s Weingarten to join CTU charter educators to kick off multi-employer strike
Press conference/rally: 5PM, Wednesday, May 1 Chicago High School for the Arts, 2714 W. Augusta Blvd., Chicago Teachers, support staff are striking for living wages, adequate student supports, pension rights, protections for immigrant and special education students....
read moreCTU demands mediator as CPS seeks to renege on negotiations timeline
CPS move seeks to force CTU teachers, paraprofessionals, support staff to begin next school year with no contract—and no relief from overcrowded classrooms, severe staff shortages, chronically under-resourced school communities. CHICAGO, April 29, 2019—The CTU has...
read moreEarly Notification of Resignation Program Deadline Extended to May 2
Please be aware that we have extended the deadline for our Early Notification of Resignation Program (ENRP) to Thursday, May 2. If you know your path leads away from CPS next year, please consider signing up for the ENRP. Early notification will carry a financial...
read moreCTU charter members to strike on May Day
Teachers, support staff will walk out after end of school day on May 1 if demands for living wages, adequate student supports, pension rights, protections for immigrant and diverse learners are not met. View livestream of press conference at this link. CHICAGO—CTU...
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