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We need action, not words, to address violence in Chicago
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...
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Chicago needs police-free public schools and an elected, representative school board accountable to the people
Battle to win real equity and justice for students and Chicago neighborhoods is just beginning. CHICAGO, June 24—The Chicago Teachers Union issued the following statement this afternoon in response to the vote by a majority of Mayor Lightfoot's hand-picked board of...
Father of student who cops attacked in school to join marchers demanding end to CPS/CPD contract
Laurentio Howard, whose 16-year-old daughter was assaulted and tased by cops in her high school, supports call for CPS to invest in student needs, COVID-19 safety - not cops in schools. Noon, TODAY, June 24 Car Caravans/marches: Marchers assembling at Federal Plaza,...
Mayor’s school executives must protect students and educators this fall
Safety for students and their educators must be top priority for CPS fall school re-openings. CHICAGO—CTU President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statement in response to the release today of new ISBE guidance re opening schools this fall. "While Governor...
CPS students, teachers, parents to CPS: We demand a safe and equitable reopening of schools
Noon, Tuesday, June 23: Press conference via Zoom (pre-registration required - contact Alexis at alexis@unitedworkingfamilies.org or via cell at 330-201-4433 to register). Members of CPS community demand CBOE take action in support of ALL students; schools should not...
CTU frontline educators battle deep staffing cuts at CICS charter schools
1:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 23: Press availability via Zoom. CICS management continues to hoard $35 million in public education funds, while proposing layoffs that will undercut students' educations, derail ability to support special needs students. CHICAGO—CTU members...
The mayor and CPS need to prioritize Black voices, separate fact from fiction
CHICAGO, June 22, 2020—The Chicago Teachers Union released the following statement today in response to Chicago Public Schools' continued refusal to address concerns over policing in the city's public schools: Young Black organizers throughout our city—and country—are...
June 24 protest: CPS must invest in student needs, COVID-19 safety – not punitive policing in schools
CPS' distorted funding priorities sacrifice critical supports for students to instead bankroll harmful policing practices. Noon, Wednesday, July 24 Car Caravans/marches: Marchers assembling at Federal Plaza, Dearborn and Adams; car caravan assembling near Grace Place,...
Mayor’s school layoffs undercut safety and stability at our schools
CPS should be doing everything in their power during a global pandemic to create stability and fully staffed schools, instead of once again creating destructive annual end-of-year chaos. CHICAGO—CTU President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statement to rank and...
Supreme Court DACA decision gives critical relief to over 600,000 immigrants
Much-needed win also acknowledges fundamental rights and dignity of all DACA recipients. CHICAGO, June 18, 2020—CTU President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statement today in response to the Supreme Court's decision today on DACA. "The Supreme Court decision to...
CTU to join students, grassroots groups calling for cops out of Chicago public schools
Student activists have convened series of actions this week to urge CPS, Lightfoot to follow in footsteps of school districts in Minneapolis, Portland OR and replace cops in schools with trauma supports, restorative justice programming, counselors, social workers....
COVID19 Info & Action
Learn more about how CTU is working with Chicago Public Schools to make sure our schools are safe and secure. Learn more and take action to demand emergency response from CPS and the mayor.
