By CTU Communications | September 16, 2022 | News
File under: Pensions, Retirement, social security
Everyone deserves a secure retirement, especially those who have devoted their careers to public service. That’s why the CTU, along with our parent federations, the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), are all taking action at the state and federal level to challenge policies that threaten your retirement security.
By Nathan Goldbaum | February 4, 2022 | Grievance Wins, News
File under: Arbitration, Grievance, Retirement, sick days
CPS tried to use technical language to deprive Theresa Dzoga-Borg of the banked sick day pay she was owed upon retirement. CTU staff submitted a grievance on her behalf and pursued the issue all the way to arbitration, winning her a full payout.
By Sara Echevarría, Grievance Director | July 9, 2019 | News
File under: 403(b), 457(b), Retirement
Clear steps on how to access retirement money saved in a 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity or a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Avoid pitfalls by contacting your vendor first.
By Kurt Hilgendorf, CTU Political Dept. | March 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
File under: Charter, Charter Expansion, Charter Schools, Elected Representative School Board, Evaluation, IELRA: Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, Illinois State Charter School Commission, Local School Council, Retirement, Revenue, Section 4.5
In the Illinois General Assembly (ILGA) this calendar year, CTU has worked with friendly elected officials to introduce a number of bills. The proposed legislation aims to improve the governance, funding, working conditions, and operations of the Chicago Public...
