CTU files injunction seeking transparency, contractual oversight in alleged CPS ventilation assessments
The Union, as a collective bargaining representative, has a right under contract and the law to access worksites to assess the safety conditions under which its members are required to work. LINK to ULP here.
On first day of school, CTU teachers eager to return to educating students despite concerns about CPS plan
Teachers will pull back curtain on what remote classrooms look like, as Mayor’s school board continues to refuse to bargain on strategies to improve remote learning for students. 7:00 a.m. Press Conference: CTU teachers, officers Via Zoom: Reporters,...
Press conference, 10:30A, 7/16: We must begin this fall school year with remote learning
10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 16: press conference via Zoom on reopening schools.To pre-register, email communications@ctulocal1.org. Wednesday, July 22: Car...
Father of student who cops attacked in school to join marchers demanding end to CPS/CPD contract
Laurentio Howard, whose 16-year-old daughter was assaulted and tased by cops in her high school, supports call for CPS to invest in student needs, COVID-19 safety – not cops in schools. Noon, TODAY, June 24 Car Caravans/marches: Marchers assembling at Federal...
CPS students, teachers, parents to CPS: We demand a safe and equitable reopening of schools
Noon, Tuesday, June 23: Press conference via Zoom (pre-registration required – contact Alexis at...
CTU frontline educators battle deep staffing cuts at CICS charter schools
1:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 23: Press availability via Zoom. CICS management continues to hoard $35 million in public education funds, while proposing layoffs that will undercut students’ educations, derail ability to support special needs students. CHICAGO—CTU...
CTU to join students, grassroots groups calling for cops out of Chicago public schools
Student activists have convened series of actions this week to urge CPS, Lightfoot to follow in footsteps of school districts in Minneapolis, Portland OR and replace cops in schools with trauma supports, restorative justice programming, counselors, social workers....
1:30 p.m. TODAY: CTU sues DeVos, CPS for failing to support special education students
Press conference: 1:30 p.m. TODAY, May 20 VIA ZOOM: email chrisgeovanis@ctulocal1.org for link. Deficient federal regulations dovetail with ill-conceived CPS...
Press conference today to discuss protecting workers and families in wake of COVID-19 (coronavirus) closures of schools and workplaces.
The Chicago Teachers Union today will join a coalition of unions, community groups and state, county and local elected officials to announce a platform of common good reforms to protect the health and well-being of workers and families in the wake of any COVID-19...Upcoming Events
Feb
3
Wed
4:30 pm
House of Delegates meeting
House of Delegates meeting
Feb 3 @ 4:30 pm
Find more information about the House of Delegates and its regular meetings on the HOD web page.
Feb
4
Thu
all-day
End of 2nd Quarter
End of 2nd Quarter
Feb 4 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education.
Feb
5
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all-day
School Improvement Day (Principa...
School Improvement Day (Principa...
Feb 5 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education.
Feb
15
Mon
all-day
Presidents Day (Paid Holiday)
Presidents Day (Paid Holiday)
Feb 15 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education.
Mar
3
Wed
4:30 pm
Tentative House of Delegates mee...
Tentative House of Delegates mee...
Mar 3 @ 4:30 pm
Find more information about the House of Delegates and its regular meetings on the HOD web page.
