SOI’s rank-and-file leaders critical to resistance, transforming Chicago’s political landscape

SOI’s rank-and-file leaders critical to resistance, transforming Chicago’s political landscape

CTU Organizing Director Rebecca Martinez sees the four-week Summer Organizing Institute as an investment in our members and in our resistance. The program has been foundational in developing member leaders and organizing campaigns like the one that helped elect Mayor Brandon Johnson, an SOI alumnae himself.

It’s time to celebrate — and to double down on the strategies that got us this far

It’s time to celebrate — and to double down on the strategies that got us this far

What a night! Not only did our CTU sibling Brandon Johnson convincingly beat incumbent Lori Lightfoot to earn a spot in the April 4 runoff for mayor of Chicago, but the CTU also had a number of victories in aldermanic races across the city. In 11 of the 17 races where the CTU made an endorsement, our candidate either won outright or made it into the April 4 runoff. We’ll again be encouraging people to vote early, to make voting plans, and to indicate that they’re all in for Brandon.

It’s time to celebrate — and to double down on the strategies that got us this far

Historic labor and community movement propels educator, organizer, and CTU member Brandon Johnson into April runoff for mayor

Thanks to an unprecedented, historic multi-generational, multi-ethnic working-class coalition demanding transformative change in Chicago, educator, CTU member, and public school parent Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson will advance to the April 4 runoff, continuing to spread his bold vision for a Better Chicago and grow his people-powered winning coalition.

On foot, by text, and over the phone, hundreds of CTU members connected with thousands of voters

On foot, by text, and over the phone, hundreds of CTU members connected with thousands of voters

In recent weeks, CTU members fanned out across the city — on foot and electronically — to make the case to thousands of voters about the importance of investing in schools, housing the unhoused, health care, effective public transportation, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental protections. Brandon’s campaign is the most diverse, multi-generational, and inspirational we have seen in a long while. This outreach moved people closer to an inclusive and equitable vision of the schools and the city our students deserve.