The Latest Breaking News from Chicago Teachers Union

Interfaith Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast discusses labor, faith and the future

The 38th annual event honored Romel Ferguson, a minister and the Chicago Teachers Union operations manager.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2024

Mayor Johnson promised to stand up for Chicago Public Schools families. Instead, he’s shutting them out

The administration’s refusal to engage families in any public process has created distrust and is a far cry from the inclusive governance he talked about during his campaign, two nonprofit leaders write.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Chicago Teachers Union Boss Sends Son to Private School

Stacy Davis Gates, the president of the Chicago Teachers Union, previously said school choice is for "racists."

Reason · Sep 19, 2023

On CPS’ first day of school, ‘There’s excitement and hope,’ mayor says

After a seemingly quick summer break and ahead of a forecast heatwave this week, students, parents and leaders kick off the school year with “the same level of energy across the whole city of Chicago,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023

Brandon Johnson fleshes out senior staff, shows continued influence of Preckwinkle, Chicago Teachers Union

Annette Guzman, budget director for Cook County, will be city budget director under Johnson. Jennifer Johnson, chief of staff at the CTU, where Brandon Johnson has been a paid organizer, will serve as deputy mayor for education.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 11, 2023

Fresh off Brandon Johnson’s election, how will the Chicago Teachers Union move from outside agitators to insiders?

The union has spent years fighting the policies of the political establishment. Now, one of its own must deal with the realities of governing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2023

Chicago Teachers Union members file unfair labor complaint against union over dues money funneled to Brandon Johnson mayoral campaign

CHICAGO — Less than a week before the mayoral runoff election between Chicago Teachers Union organizer Brandon Johnson and former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, three CTU members filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the union.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 1, 2023

City’s chief labor negotiator fired over interview on Sun-Times podcast, sources say

Chicago’s chief labor negotiator fired over interview on Sun-Times podcast, sources say

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 20, 2023

Numbers tell Illinois’ dismal COVID story, early voting begins and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 20, 2023

Chicago’s longtime chief labor negotiator sizes up Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson

Jim Franczek described Paul Vallas as a “pretty independent guy” while he’s wary of Brandon Johnson’s ties to the Chicago Teachers Union.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023