CTU stands in solidarity with UNITE HERE Local 1✊🏽 CPS lunchroom workers deserve equality and a fair contract.

Chicago educators facing mass layoffs crash the National Conference of State Legislatures to read “Oh, the Schools JB Could Fund” as Gov. Pritzker, Speaker Welch, and Senate Pres. Harmon address the convention at McCormick Place.

IFT President Stacy Davis Gates on Jared Ploger’s Selection as the Democratic Nominee for IL’s 42nd Senate District

Chicago’s students deserve fully funded schools, a school board that answers to the people, and a city that protects every child. Let’s get to work.

CTU’s Davis Gates on the Supreme Court’s Decision Allowing States to Ban Transgender Student Athletes

CTU’s Davis Gates on The Supreme Court Upholding Birthright Citizenship

CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates drew the line. Chicago's first fully elected school board belongs to Chicago's voters. All 21 seats. Decided by us, not bought by a billionaire. Read more: www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...

CTU’s Davis Gates on the Supreme Court’s TPS Decision

📢Join our union siblings National Nurses United, this Thursday, June 11th, for a strike in support of 6 nurses who were wrongfully fired while exercising their right to unionize. Join us throughout the day outside the St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital. When one of us fights, we all fight!

CTU Members Endorse Hilario Dominguez as a Public School Champion for School Board President

IFT and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates on End of Legislative Session Where Progressive Legislators Demonstrated Taxing the Ultra-Rich is Possible but Governor’s Budget as a Whole Leaves Schools Underfunded and the People of Illinois Figuring Out How to Make Ends Meet

Chicago youth deserve opportunities that invest in their future. Paid summer jobs are now open for ages 14–24 through Chicago Youth Works (formerly One Summer Chicago). Today is the last day to apply! Apply now at chicagoyouthworks.org/

CTU: If Governor Pritzker’s Budget Complied with Evidence-Based Formula, CPS would have a $1 Billion Surplus

On this Mother’s Day, we honor the mothers who raised us to be educators, leaders, and freedom fighters. Whether you birthed us, raised us, mentored us, or stood by our side, you taught us the most important lessons in life. Happy Mother's Day to the women who shaped the people we are today. 💐

For some students, the school nurse is their only source of health care. That’s why CTU fought for a nurse in every school, every day in our contract, and won. Nurses, we honor your service today, this week, and always. Thank a nurse today for their care, their compassion, and their courage.

📢 Calling all D9 members: Join us this May Day as we come together to organize, inspire, and uplift our communities! 📅 Friday, May 1 🕘 9AM–12PM: Civic action + performances @ PUSH 📍 1PM: Rally & march at Union Park Let’s register voters, share resources, and show up for our youth.

CPS has agreed to move forward with a May 1Day of Civic Action — keeping schools open while making space for student and educator participation. This is what organizing looks like. Read more: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/u...

May Day is necessary because working people, students, and our communities are under attack. CTU Executive Board Member Bridget Doherty says May 1 is International Workers Day and in 2026, it’s global day of action. Get involved at chicagomayday.org/

Keith Richardson, President of APWU Local 1, spelled it out: workers across sectors are organizing and preparing to take action together. As Trump’s attacks continue, labor is stepping forward to fight back. #MayDay2026 #NoWorkNoSchoolNoShopping

Millions are rising on May 1 to stand up for democracy and reclaim our future. As educators, this is our civic duty. We teach. We organize. We act. Join us at chicagomayday.org/

At a national May Day Strong meeting, unions including UEW, SEIU, and NNU aligned around one call: No Work. No School. No Shopping. With growing threats to our democracy, we have to show our power on May Day. Read more: bit.ly/4t7RWPc

Dr. David Stovall joined us to discuss his bookEngineered Conflict—and grounded us in the legacy of the April 1, 2016 one-day strike for our futures. When we center the people most impacted, we can change everything—schools, housing, and our city.

Chag Sameach from CTU ✡️ As we mark Passover, we reflect on the enduring importance of freedom, resilience, and community. Wishing all who celebrate a meaningful holiday.

Wishing a joyful and peaceful Easter to all of our members, students and families who celebrate! 🐣

Celebrating Dr. Maya Angelou’s birthday and the enduring impact of her voice, her vision, and her legacy. Her work continues to inspire creativity and change across generations.

Ten years ago, Chicago educators, parents, students, community members and unions took to the streets and shut the city down. A decade later, we’re still building on that legacy. Still organizing. Still fighting. Still winning. Solidarity forever. ✊🏽

CTUResponds toproperty taxreport:When the ultra-rich don’t pay, the restof us do

Over 200,000 in the streets this weekend. Chicago said no kings. Now we take that energy to May Day. May 1: No work. No School. No Shopping. Join us.

Billionaires keep getting richer while our schools fight for the resources students deserve. On May Day, Chicago educators are standing up for public education and working people withNo School. No Work. No Shopping. ✊Sign the petition: bit.ly/4rFUnH2

Jill Manrique, Executive Director of @chicagojwj, connected this moment to a long history of workers organizing against exploitation. As Trump’s attacks intensify, workers across Chicago are stepping up together. ✍️ Sign the petition:https://bit.ly/4rFUnH2