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Join us TOMORROW, October 10th, for a conversation with Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party, and Stacy Davis Gates, President of the IFT and CTU.
Where do we stand, and where do we go from here? Come be part of the conversation. RSVP: ctu.sh/state
Today, we honor Rev. Jesse Jackson on what would have been his 85th birthday. Rev. Jackson led the way, showing Chicago and the country what is possible when working people, educators, and communities organize with courage and purpose. Rest in power, Rev. Jackson. ✊🏾
Today is #WorldTeachersDay!
We honor and celebrate the educators who ensure students feel welcome in every classroom. Every day we’ll fight to fully fund our schools so that every Chicago student has access to the resources and education they deserve.
The Chicago Teachers Union stands with the family of Nolan Wells. Our hearts are with his loved ones, his school community, and everyone who is grieving him. We join them in demanding answers, accountability, and justice for Nolan.
Nolan Wells should still be here today.
We stand in solidarity with the family of Nolan Wells as they fight for justice and accountability for his murder.
Black boys deserve to grow old.
“He speaks to the interests of working people.” — Mayor Brandon Johnson on Hilario Dominguez as a candidate for Chicago School Board President.
Chicago is a union town.
Learn more about Hilario and our endorsed list of public school champions at ctulocal1.org/vote
📣 We are 50 days out from the Chicago School Board Election on November 3rd! This is the first time Chicago residents get to fully elect the entire school board.
Learn more and get involved at ctulocal1.org/vote
We are less than two weeks away from our annual LEAD Dinner!
Join us on 9/25, as we celebrate the educators, families, community allies, and elected leaders fighting for the schools our students deserve. Keynote speaker: Tequila Johnson, co-founder and CEO of The Equity Alliance.
Shanah Tovah to our Jewish educators, students, families and neighbors celebrating Rosh Hashanah! May the new year bring renewal, sweetness and strength as we continue building school communities where everyone belongs and every student can thrive.