By Chris Geovanis | December 20, 2022 | _News
File under: Bargaining, Gun Violence
As a union that is a part of a larger movement for equity and justice, we have to act and build the supports we do not have currently.
By CTU Communications | October 24, 2022 | _News, _Press Release
File under: Gun Violence
Union urges action that addresses root causes of gun violence. CHICAGO, October 24, 2022 — The Chicago Teachers Union issued the statement below in wake of the Monday school shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis: “Tragically,...By CTU Communications | June 1, 2022 | _News, _Press Release
File under: budget cuts, COVID-19, Gun Violence, Lori Lightfoot
Families, communities struggling with daily tragedy from violence cry out for more support while facing chronic disinvestment and bracing for mayor’s $60+ million in staffing and program cuts across half of CPS schools. 5:30 p.m. (gather), 6:00 p.m. (start), Thursday,...By CTU Communications | October 16, 2021 | _News, _Press Release
File under: Chicago, Gun Violence, Michele Clark
CHICAGO, October 16, 2021 — The Chicago Teachers Union mourns the loss of Michele Clark Magnet High School student and basketball star Kierra Moore and issued the following statement today: Nothing is as devastating as the death of a young person. Our union mourns for...
By CTU Communications | July 6, 2020 | _News, _Press Release
File under: #PoliceFreeSchools, COVID-19, Gun Violence, police, trauma
People need more equity and justice, not more cops, to address consequences of joblessness and hopelessness that drive violence. CHICAGO, July 6—The Chicago Teachers Union issued the following statement today in response to another devastating weekend of violence and...