Union Democracy
The Chicago Teachers Union is the most democratic institution devoted to this city’s schools and those who make them work. Each month, hundreds of delegates representing every school and type of educator gather to pool our knowledge and collective will. In this section, find documents, updates and tools about our democratic processes and institutions.
How Our Democracy Works
The most powerful body in the CTU is the membership, itself. Delegates are entrusted to leadership in our democracy and in the workplace, while officers and other elected leaders work day to day…
Notice of Election for Executive Board Vacancies
The Rules and Elections Committee has approved these procedures for nomination and election to three (3) vacant Elementary Teacher Functional Vice President positions.
Notice of Elections
for the 2021-2023 three-year delegate term, throughout the Union.
Delegate positions in every school and for every citywide functional group will require new nominations and, if contested, elections starting December 1, 2020 for delegates to be seated at the February 2021 House meeting.
Retiree Delegate Election Procedures
The CTU Executive Board approved these procedures for conducting elections to fill retiree delegate vacancies while in-person meetings are not possible.
School Delegate Election Supplemental Procedures
The CTU Executive Board approved these procedures for conducting elections to fill school delegate vacancies while in-person meetings are not possible.
Rank & File Committees
Any member can get involved with citywide union activity by joining a committee. Committees help develop contract demands, policy, activism and more.
Constitution & By-Laws
We, teachers, and other educational personnel in the Chicago Public Schools, being members of the Chicago Teachers Union, do hereby declare this Union to have the following purposes…
Join a Committee
CTU committees are a great way for any member to make a difference. Join one now!
