Mendoza cements Lightfoot’s role as Rahm’s heir apparent
Machine politician’s endorsement of Lightfoot comes as growing number of #RahmsCoalition members jack up campaign contributions and political backing for corporate attorney.
We don’t need another Rahm—or the donors lining up behind Lori Lightfoot
Lori Lightfoot claims to be “progressive,” but that doesn’t pass the smell test if she’s taking huge contributions from the very people who’ve bankrolled the attacks on our public schools, our livelihoods and our dignity for the last eight years.
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.
Chico and Vallas and their corporate mayoral candidate
Lightfoot’s willingness to embrace worst predators in public school space underscores her unfitness for office. CHICAGO, March 14, 2019—Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statement today in wake of the announcement that public...
Campaign donation exposes who Lightfoot will really serve: wealthy elites and education privatizers
Lightfoot campaign wins backing from same corporate player that embraced Emanuel austerity agenda and Republican education voucher scheme. CHICAGO—CTU President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statement today after mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot picked up her...
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.
CTU President Emerita Karen Lewis endorses Toni Preckwinkle for mayor
NEWS STATEMENT: For Immediate Release Contact: K. Lewis spokesperson Stephanie Gadlin, 312-890-0866, sgadlin@abundantpr.com The ‘office of mayor is nobody’s inheritance’, says Lewis. ...
Griffin’s support for Daley tells us all we need to know about Daley agenda
Time to end corporate cronyism, giveaways to wealthy elites, institutional racism and lethal austerity of Daley, Emanuel and their rich business backers. CHICAGO—CTU President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statement today in response to news that hedge fund...
