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Chicago Teachers Union

Chicago teachers warn of cuts as CPS faces $700 million budget deficit

  • Jun 26

CTU president's travel to meet pope draws mixed response

  • May 28

Mayor Johnson brushes off concerns on CTU dues defeat

  • May 27

CTU members vote down effort to raise dues for political campaigns

  • May 24

CTU-backed candidate joins race for Chicago school board president

  • May 21

Bears 'mega-projects' bill a bad deal for taxpayers, CTU says

  • May 14

Thousands participate in May Day rally, march downtown Chicago

  • May 2

CPS parents deliver legal letter on May Day agreement, CPS Board meets

  • Apr 23

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CTU president traveling to meet pope draws mixed response

  • May 28
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Mayor Johnson brushes off concerns on CTU dues defeat

  • May 27
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CTU members vote down effort to raise dues for political campaigns

  • May 24
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Chicago Teachers Union president elected to lead IL teachers union

  • Oct 19, 2025
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CTU holds event in response to Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance

  • Oct 15, 2025
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CTU criticized for social media post praising Assata Shakur

  • Sep 29, 2025
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CTU hosts back-to-school party before CPS students return to class

  • Aug 16, 2025
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CTU members approve contract; alderpersons seek transparency from CPS

  • Apr 14, 2025

Latest Stories

CPS parents threaten legal action as confusion abounds over May Day plans

Confusion over May Day remains among some Chicago Public Schools parents. Some are threatening legal action if they don't get more from clarity from CPS or the school board.

  • Apr 20

Chicago Public Schools, CTU agree to make May 1 day of civic action; school will remain in session

Chicago Public Schools has agreed with the Chicago Teachers Union to declare May 1 a day of civic action, the union and the school district said.

  • Apr 17

Chicago Public Schools CEO, CTU, Mayor Johnson divided over plans for CPS to remain open on May Day

Chicago Public Schools CEO Dr. Macquline King has now made it clear classes will not be canceled on May Day. Regardless, Mayor Brandon Johnson says the city is coming up with a plan for parents and families to participate.

  • Apr 16

Chicago Public Schools CEO reverses decision to deny CTU request to cancel classes on May Day

For almost a year, the Chicago Teachers Union has been urging the district to cancel classes for May Day protests. The Chicago Public Schools CEO denied the request, but reversed course during a school board meeting closed session.

  • Apr 9

Chicago Teachers Union president elected to lead Illinois Federation of Teachers

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates has been announced as the new leader of the Illinois teachers union.

  • Oct 19, 2025