Chicago Teachers Union protests trash fee hike while its president skips hers
Chicago Teachers Union protests trash fee hike while its president skips hers
The Chicago Teachers Union is grumbling about a proposed garbage fee hike. Yet union President Stacy Davis Gates has repeatedly failed to pay her own trash bill.
By Lilly Rossi
Feds demand Chicago Teachers Union release audits
Feds demand Chicago Teachers Union release audits
The Chicago Teachers Union's secrecy and potential financial shenanigans have drawn the attention of the U.S. Congress.
By Lilly Rossi
Chicago Teachers Union radicalism is officially statewide
Chicago Teachers Union radicalism is officially statewide
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates is bringing her militant agenda to 200 more school districts as president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers.
By Lilly Rossi
Chicago Teachers Union lobby day costs taxpayers up to $19.3K
Chicago Teachers Union lobby day costs taxpayers up to $19.3K
More than 100 teachers left struggling students, cost taxpayers as much as $19,300 for Chicago Teachers Union “lobby day.”
By Lilly Rossi
American Federation of Teachers place politics, leader priorities over members
American Federation of Teachers place politics, leader priorities over members
Union accounting shows just 36% of its spending was on representing teachers in 2025, while it spent more than $41 million on politics.
By Mailee Smith
Chicago Teachers Union radicalism is officially statewide
Chicago Teachers Union radicalism is officially statewide
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates is bringing her militant agenda to 200 more school districts as president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers.
By Lilly Rossi
Chicago Teachers Union pulls teachers out of class, away from students
Chicago Teachers Union pulls teachers out of class, away from students
Chicago Teachers Union members were encouraged to skip class to lobby state lawmakers during the veto session. Politics over student learning, at taxpayers’ expense.
By Lilly Rossi
Illinois parents, taxpayers shut out when teacher strikes threatened
Illinois parents, taxpayers shut out when teacher strikes threatened
Teachers unions threaten to strike, then use that leverage in secret negotiations. Parents, taxpayers don’t know the contract’s price until it’s too late.
By Lilly Rossi
What to know about new IFT head Stacy Davis Gates
What to know about new IFT head Stacy Davis Gates
Stacy Davis Gates brought controversy, conflict to the Chicago Teachers Union. With her as their president, Illinois Federation of Teachers members can expect the same.
By Mailee Smith
Chicago Teachers Union spent $173K on poolside recording studio, won’t show audit to members
Chicago Teachers Union spent $173K on poolside recording studio, won’t show audit to members
Questionable spending plus the union’s refusal to release required annual audits should concern members.
By Mailee Smith
West Frankfort teachers union files strike notice
West Frankfort teachers union files strike notice
West Frankfort’s local union and school board have been at the negotiation table for more than five months. If an agreement is not reached, teachers in West Frankfort could strike as soon as Oct. 26.
By Lilly Rossi
Just 18% of Chicago Teachers Union spending is on representing teachers
Just 18% of Chicago Teachers Union spending is on representing teachers
The Chicago Teachers Union’ own federal reporting shows its members are not priority No.1.
By Mailee Smith