CTU statement on Chicago City Council passage of mayor’s austerity budget
We should be expecting more from those whom the people elected to lead, but sadly, we have come to expect less from all levels of city government. Today was no exception.
Del Valle backs CTU special ed teachers demands
Board of Education president returns to his roots as ardent defender of public education in Illinois senate. CHICAGO—Chicago Board of Education President Miguel del Valle today joined at least 50 striking special education teachers and their allies for a press...
Mayor must declare TIF surplus, reinstate corporate head tax to tackle city budget issues
Mayor should seize available funding—and use it for the common good. CHICAGO, August 29, 2019—CTU President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statement today in response to Mayor Lightfoot’s public address on the City’s budget deficit: CTU has long...
Welcome, Mayor Lightfoot. Now let’s get to work.
The city of Chicago needs the Chicago Teachers Union, City Hall and every resident to work together to bring about authentic equity, thorough justice and coveted resources in all 77 neighborhoods. Join us May 22 at the Thompson Center as we continue that work....
April 25: CTU charter members to announce strike date against operators
Press conference/rally: 4:30 PM, Thursday, April 25 Arturo Velazquez Westside Technical Institute, 2800 S. Western Ave., Chicago Teachers, support staff will walk out if demands for living wages, adequate student supports, pension rights, protections for immigrant and...Call public hearings on gang database now
Controversial database is fraught with errors, denies due process, and thwarts public oversight. CHICAGO, April 15, 2019—CTU President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statement supporting public hearings into Chicago’s controversial gang database. “The...
Time for City officials to answer to the people
Aldermen-elect join protesters from across city in the streets to oppose lame duck City Council’s handouts to wealthy developers, setting the stage for end to business as usual for clouted insiders. CHICAGO, April 10, 2019—CTU President Jesse Sharkey issued the...Sharkey: “Grave concerns about Lori Lightfoot’s plans for our schools”
Mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot has no record of leadership in public education, yet has presented a number troubling issues for Chicago teachers, clinicians, paraprofessionals and education support staff.
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When it comes to public education, Toni Preckwinkle is the best choice for mayor.
Our union and our allies are changing the narrative in Chicago
Chicago voters have reiterated their tremendous desire for change in this city, strengthening a movement for educational, social, racial and economic justice that will not rest until that justice comes.
