By Kurt Hilgendorf, CTU Legislative and Political Coordinator | March 18, 2022 | Legislative Update, News
File under: Aaron Ortiz, Alma Anaya, Bill Cunningham, Brandon Johnson, Celina Villanueva, Cristina Pacione-Zayas, Delia Ramirez, Election, Endorsement, Kam Buckner, Lakesia Collins, Lilian Jimenez, Lindsey LaPointe, Marcus Evans, Mike Simmons, Omar Aquino, Ram Villivalam, Rob Martwick, Robert Peters, Theresa Mah, Will Guzzardi
The Chicago Teachers Union proudly announces its early endorsements for the 2022 election season for the candidates listed here. These endorsements were made after thorough screening by the CTU’s Political Action and Legislative committees, approval by the CTU’s Executive Board, and final ratification by the CTU House of Delegates.
By Kurt Hilgendorf, Legislative and Policy Director | February 14, 2022 | Legislative Update, News
File under: Cristina Pacione-Zayas, Legislative, Rob Martwick
The CTU has been busy in the General Assembly so far in the 2022 legislative session. Several important bills already have passed out of committee and we expect other legislation we support to advance, as well.
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.
By CTU House of Delegates | January 8, 2020 | News, Press Release
File under: Aaron Ortiz, 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, Theresa Mah
The CTU House of Delegates voted at its January 8, 2020 House of Delegates meeting to make 10 endorsements for the March 17, 2020 election in addition to the seven endorsements it made at its December meeting.
By CTU House of Delegates | December 4, 2019 | News
File under: Aaron Ortiz, Celina Villanueva, Delia Ramirez, Election, Endorsement, ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, Lakesia Collins, Nidia Carranza, Rob Martwick, Robert Peters, Springfield
The House of Delegates voted to confirm these recommended endorsements at its December 4, 2019 meeting. More endorsements may be made at a later date.
By CTU Communications | May 28, 2019 | News, Press Release
File under: Fair Tax, Graduated Income Tax, Illinois House, Rob Martwick
CHICAGO, May 28, 2019—Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey released the following statement today regarding Monday’s passage of fair tax legislation by the Illinois House: “Yesterday, the Illinois House of Representatives did the right thing by... 
