The Chicago Teachers Union endorsed and financially backed candidates for federal, state and local elections in the March 17 primary.

The union wants teachers and students to skip school for rallies and “mass resistance training.”

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.

The Chicago Teachers Union shared its 2026 state primary election candidate endorsements.

The bill is based on misinformation and bucks both national trends and public support for a federal program providing donated money to students.

Chicago Teachers Union leaders fought members, a Congressional inquiry and a potential U.S. Department of Labor investigation over audits. Now we know why.