Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis wins second term
From NBC’s Ward Room: Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis on Friday earned a second three year term. The union said Lewis received an “overwhelming 80 percent of the votes” cast, according to a preliminary tally of the votes. “[Union members have] spoken … saying that they appreciate the direction that the union has gone in...
From NBC’s Ward Room:
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis on Friday earned a second three year term.
The union said Lewis received an “overwhelming 80 percent of the votes” cast, according to a preliminary tally of the votes.
“[Union members have] spoken … saying that they appreciate the direction that the union has gone in this last three years, which is fighting for public education for everybody,” Lewis said at a late night press conference at the union’s headquarters at the Merchandise Mart.