Chicago Teachers Union endorses plan making their property a “mansion”
Chicago Teachers Union endorses plan making their property a “mansion”
The Chicago Teachers Union is pushing a plan to tax “mansions.” But the tax would mainly hit commercial buildings, such as the building where the union is housed.
By Dylan Sharkey
Chicago Teachers Union is No. 3 funder of Johnson’s tax hike proposal
Chicago Teachers Union is No. 3 funder of Johnson’s tax hike proposal
The Chicago Teachers Union funneled at least $200,000 into the ballot question Mayor Brandon Johnson claims will raise taxes to help the homeless. With no plan on how the money will reduce homelessness, it could become a slush fund for his CTU friends.
By Mailee Smith
Chicago Teachers Union ignores own mandate for financial transparency
Chicago Teachers Union ignores own mandate for financial transparency
The Chicago Teachers Union hasn’t released an annual audit, required by its internal rules, for at least four fiscal years. What’s happening with members’ dues?
By Mailee Smith
Police report: Chicago Teachers Union president advises punching principal in face
Police report: Chicago Teachers Union president advises punching principal in face
A Chicago elementary school principal filed a police report after he was told Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates recommended his staff punch him in the face.
By Dylan Sharkey
Union membership in Illinois hits record low
Union membership in Illinois hits record low
Public and private sector unions in Illinois saw another 27,000 workers reject union membership in 2023. Just 12.8% of public and private-sector workers chose union membership, the lowest it’s been in 34 years on record.
By Mailee Smith
Illinois bill would give unions platform for indoctrination in Illinois schools
Illinois bill would give unions platform for indoctrination in Illinois schools
House Bill 4417 requires an annual “Workplace Readiness Week” in all Illinois high schools, which focuses not on getting kids ready for jobs but on the labor movement’s role in the workplace.
By Mailee Smith
Chicago Teachers Union tried to kill bill to help students earn early college credit
Chicago Teachers Union tried to kill bill to help students earn early college credit
A recent study found less than one-third of Chicago Public Schools graduates earn their bachelor’s in four years. Yet back in 2018, the Chicago Teachers Union tried to kill legislation giving students a head start on college.
By Mailee Smith
Chicago Teachers Union sees plenty of scandals in 2023
Chicago Teachers Union sees plenty of scandals in 2023
The Chicago Teachers Union and its president – Stacy Davis Gates – have offered lots of controversy this year. Their lack of accountability and politicking have consequences: residents suffer, students can’t read or do math at grade level.
By Mailee Smith
Chicago Teachers Union kills excelling schools to force students into dysfunction
Chicago Teachers Union kills excelling schools to force students into dysfunction
The Chicago Board of Education approved a resolution on Dec. 14 which will eliminate selective enrollment schools in the Chicago Public Schools district. It is yet another attempt by the Chicago Teachers Union and its allies to limit parents’ choices in their children’s educations.
By Hannah Schmid
Vallas: Chicago Teachers Union war on public school choice hurts poor, minority students
Vallas: Chicago Teachers Union war on public school choice hurts poor, minority students
Let’s be clear on who will be impacted by this unrelenting attack on school choice: poor Black and Latino students.
By Paul Vallas
Illinois still hasn’t finalized contract with state workers
Illinois still hasn’t finalized contract with state workers
The contract negotiated between the state and AFSCME Council 31 was ratified by members in July. But the final contract has yet to be released, meaning taxpayers don’t yet know how much it will cost them.
By Mailee Smith
Chicago Teachers Union, affiliates biggest spenders on Chicago politics
Chicago Teachers Union, affiliates biggest spenders on Chicago politics
The Chicago Teachers Union and its state and national affiliates spent nearly $6.5 million on Chicago political candidates between Feb. 28, 2022, and May 4, 2023.
By Mailee Smith