By Sarah Rothschild | November 13, 2020 | News
File under: Election, LSC: Local School Council, LSCs4All
The 2020 LSC elections are taking place during report card pick-up for elementary on Wednesday, November 18 and for high school on Thursday, November 19 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This election has obviously been hampered by the COVID-19 crisis, but CPS has also not handled it well.
By CTU Communications | November 7, 2020 | News, Press Release
File under: Donald Trump, Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris
Today we reflect, but tomorrow we get back to work and continue to push our leaders in fighting for the schools our students deserve.
By CTU Communications | November 6, 2020 | News, Press Release
File under: Election, general strike, president, Trump
Groups call for end to legal shenanigans designed to suppress the vote, as unions commit to take whatever non-violent action is required to ensure a free and fair election in which all votes are counted, and that ensures peaceful transition of power. 1:00 p.m.,...
By Jesse Sharkey, CTU President | October 31, 2020 | News
File under: Election, Fair Tax
If you’re tired of worrying about funding cuts and threats of teacher, PSRP and clinician layoffs, there is a way to fight back. The Fair Tax Amendment is the first item on the on the November ballot. Vote YES.
By Jesse Sharkey, CTU President | October 29, 2020 | News
File under: Donald Trump, Election, Fair Tax, GOTV, Joe Biden, Stacy Davis Gates, Strike
VP Biden stands on a debate stage and calls for more funding for our schools, better ventilated buildings, smaller class sizes and increased educator staffing. Trump stands on stage at superspreader events and calls for schools to reopen amidst a surge in positive COVID-19 cases, and a U.S. death toll nearing 250,000.
By Stacy Davis Gates, CTU Vice President | October 26, 2020 | Legislative Update, News
File under: Election, Fair Tax
We don’t need a tax system that is unfair and places more burden on working class families. We need a YES the Fair Tax amendment.
By Kurt Hilgendorf, CTU Legislative and Policy | October 7, 2020 | News
File under: Election
CTU delegates vote to endorse VP Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris for president and vice president.
By Kurt Hilgendorf, CTU Legislative and Policy | September 17, 2020 | News
File under: Election, Fair Tax, Voting
If you’re tired of worrying about CPS funding cuts and threats of teacher, PSRP and clinician layoffs, there is a way to fight back. Vote YES on the Fair Tax Amendment on the November ballot.
By CTU Communications | March 4, 2020 | News
File under: 3rd District, Election, Eva-Dina Delgado, Nidia Carranza, Walmart, Walton Foundation
Hundreds of thousands that Walmart heir is pouring into state congressional race “isn’t more important than the families of the 3rd District.” says Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey.
By CTU House of Delegates | February 6, 2020 | News, Resolutions
File under: Aaron Ortiz, Andre Thapedi, Celina Villanueva, Delia Ramirez, Election, Jaime Andrade, Justin Slaughter, Kam Buckner, Kim Foxx, Lakesia Collins, Lindsey LaPointe, Mary Flowers, Michelle Darbro, Nidia Carranza, Omar Williams, Rob Martwick, Robert Peters, Thaddeus Jones, Theresa Mah
At its February 5, 2020 meeting, the CTU House of Delegates voted to make two new endorsements for a total of 19 endorsements in the March 17, 2020 election.