New organizing opportunities grow for the CTU
The CTU finalized this fall a Memorandum of Understanding with CPS that will increase our ability to add members to the Union.
What drives CTU lead organizer Tennille Evans? Family, church – and empowering members
Members have seen CTU Lead Organizer Tennille Evans whipping up the crowd and belting out chants and songs in her beautiful, powerful voice at union rallies, events and parties. She uses that booming voice to empower members to stand up for themselves.
Lashawn Wallace says joining CTU organizing team was best day of her life
Lashawn Wallace began her career as an instructional aide at Dett Elementary and thought she wanted to become a teacher. But after attending a CTU meeting, she realized organizing was her passion.
A year of firsts as LSC elections mark 16th year
CPS just finished the 16th LSC election cycle in the 32 years since the creation of the Local School Councils — and it was a year of firsts. But the news isn’t all good, as some schools experience difficulty attracting candidates to serve.
Effectively organizing during COVID-19
CTU delegates were sent this message with the goal of ensuring that organizing continues, even as members work remotely.
The Chicago Teachers Union is looking to fill an Organizing position
The CTU Organizer plays a key role in our fight to enforce our contract and for good schools for all.
Resolution On Organizing Against Network Abuses
The following resolution was adopted without amendment at CTU’s April 3, 2019 House of Delegates meeting.
Apply for 2018 CTU Summer Organizing Institute
Take a leading role in the campaign to promote our members’ rights and fight for educational justice! The CTU’s 2018 Summer Organizing Institute will provide training in organizing skills, leadership and union and community education issues. Interns will meet with CTU...
