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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chicago Teachers Union’s radical agenda is coming to a school district near you
Chicago Teachers Union’s radical agenda is coming to a school district near you
The scandal-plagued president of the Chicago Teachers Union will now also be leading the Illinois Federation of Teachers, which has affiliates in at least 200 districts across the state.
Chicago Teachers Union dues support 54 bosses making over $100K
Chicago Teachers Union dues support 54 bosses making over $100K
Chicago Teachers Union bosses make a lot more than members. Little of members’ dues pay for representation. See who makes what, here.
Stacy Davis Gates makes over $273,000 but doesn’t pay her water bills
Stacy Davis Gates makes over $273,000 but doesn’t pay her water bills
The Chicago Teachers Union president demands the “wealthy” pay their fair share but doesn’t apply that same principle to herself.