Chicago Teachers Union

An affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT), CTU is the third largest teachers local in the country and the largest local union in Illinois.

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Chicago Teachers Union

Don't lock educators out for demanding safe in-person learning in face of largest surge of pandemic

On Passing of Karen Lewis (1953-2021): 'Karen Did Not Just Lead Our Movement. Karen Was Our Movement.'

CTU Seeks Real Equity in Calling for Injunction Against Reopening Schools Under Mayors' Dangerous Cps Plan

Unions' Joint Statement Demands That Every Vote Count, as Leaders Outline Steps to Protect Integrity of Election

City Hall, CPS Must Commit to Supporting Every Student and Family Through Deadly COVID-19 Pandemic

Ninety-four Percent of CTU Members Vote to Authorize Strike for Schools Chicago's Students Deserve

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'Good News': As Trump Threat Looms, Senate Confirms Ethics Czar

Are You Ready Now to Solve the Problem Bigger Than Trump?

GOP Targets Medicaid, SNAP Benefits to 'Pay for Tax Cuts for Their Billionaire Donors'

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No Thanks to These 52 Dems, House Defeats Bill Enabling Trump Assault on Nonprofits

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Progressives Rip Morning Joe Corporate Duo for 'Ring-Kissing' at Mar-a-Lago

Trump Has Placed 'For Sale' Sign on White House With Chief of Staff Pick: Watchdog

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Could Trump 2.0 End the American Century?