Chicago Public Schools will stay open May 1
Chicago Public Schools will stay open May 1
School will be in session despite the Chicago Teachers Union’s relentless efforts to push students out of school and leverage labor for political gains.
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15,600 IFT members don’t exist, according to a union filing
15,600 IFT members don’t exist, according to a union filing
The remaining members’ dues fund 65 salaries of over $100,000.
CTU wants a day off for students and teachers — for political activism
CTU wants a day off for students and teachers — for political activism
The Chicago Teachers Union wants the mayor and school board to approve May 1 as a paid day off and excused absence for a “Day of Civic Action.”
Chicago Teachers Union must answer for audits
Chicago Teachers Union must answer for audits
A Cook County judge isn’t letting the CTU off the hook for violating member rights.
Teacher strike threats highlight fact that Illinois allows such walkouts
Teacher strike threats highlight fact that Illinois allows such walkouts
Illinois is among the minority of states allowing teachers to strike. None of Illinois’ neighbors allow it.
CTU-backed candidates lose 7 of 13 contested races
CTU-backed candidates lose 7 of 13 contested races
As Illinois’ election results roll in, candidates endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union are losing most of their contested races.
How will CTU-backed candidates fare in the primary?
How will CTU-backed candidates fare in the primary?
The Chicago Teachers Union endorsed and financially backed candidates for federal, state and local elections in the March 17 primary.
Chicago Teachers Union demands ‘no work, no school’ May 1 shutdown
Chicago Teachers Union demands ‘no work, no school’ May 1 shutdown
The union wants teachers and students to skip school for rallies and “mass resistance training.”
Poll: Chicago Teachers Union hits record-low popularity among Chicagoans
Poll: Chicago Teachers Union hits record-low popularity among Chicagoans
Just 27.5% of Chicago voters have a favorable opinion of CTU. Half are less likely to vote for a candidate who takes money from the union.
Here’s who CTU supports in the 2026 primary elections
Here’s who CTU supports in the 2026 primary elections
The Chicago Teachers Union shared its 2026 state primary election candidate endorsements.
Illinois Federation of Teachers lies about its membership numbers
Illinois Federation of Teachers lies about its membership numbers
A report from the union itself showed it had 16,500 fewer members last year than it claimed. Is it lying about anything else?
Lawmaker files anti-student bill right after getting CTU money
Lawmaker files anti-student bill right after getting CTU money
The bill is based on misinformation and bucks both national trends and public support for a federal program providing donated money to students.