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“We have to fight. We are going to win. But, right now, we have to fight.” Alderwoman Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez of the 33rd Ward spoke from the heart after families in her community were torn apart by ICE raids. She reminds us that this is not a time for silence or sitting it out — it’s a time for leadership. Elected officials must organize, legislate, and stand with labor and the community to protect our neighbors. This is the moment to fight for our city, to protect our city. #WeKeepUsSafe #FedsOutOfChicago #CTUStrong

“We have to fight. We are going to win. But, right now, we have to fight.” Alderwoman Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez of the 33rd Ward spoke from the heart after families in her community were torn apart by ICE raids. She reminds us that this is not a time for silence or sitting it out — it’s a time for leadership. Elected officials must organize, legislate, and stand with labor and the community to protect our neighbors. This is the moment to fight for our city, to protect our city. #WeKeepUsSafe #FedsOutOfChicago #CTUStrong

Chicago Teachers Union

3,216,720 views • 8 months ago

Members of City Council just sent a loud and clear message to Chicagoans. 25 alders would rather protect the biggest corporations in Chicago than protect you from another property tax hike. Meanwhile families are already getting hit with property tax increases, rising rents, higher grocery bills, and impending cuts to school budgets. We deserve a budget that protects Chicago, not one that squeezes the people who keep this city running. Call your alder. Tell them to vote YES on the Protecting Chicago Budget. It’s time for the wealthiest corporations to finally pay their share.

Members of City Council just sent a loud and clear message to Chicagoans. 25 alders would rather protect the biggest corporations in Chicago than protect you from another property tax hike. Meanwhile families are already getting hit with property tax increases, rising rents, higher grocery bills, and impending cuts to school budgets. We deserve a budget that protects Chicago, not one that squeezes the people who keep this city running. Call your alder. Tell them to vote YES on the Protecting Chicago Budget. It’s time for the wealthiest corporations to finally pay their share.

Chicago Teachers Union

107,768 views • 7 months ago

Here’s the truth: the only thing that has ever brought progress for our schools is a bold and determined Chicago Teachers Union in coalition with parents and students - fighting every day for a better future for our kids.

Here’s the truth: the only thing that has ever brought progress for our schools is a bold and determined Chicago Teachers Union in coalition with parents and students - fighting every day for a better future for our kids.

Chicago Teachers Union

228,783 views • 1 year ago

For 10 months, CPS has ignored discussing progressive solutions for school funding. Yesterday, we presented a side letter with 25 revenue ideas — from taxing data centers to closing corporate loopholes. CPS? They had just ONE idea for new funding, and it was funding that was already allocated to CPS for this year. Our students deserve libraries, smaller class sizes, and fully funded schools—but CEO Martinez refuses to embrace real solutions. We are not the obstacle to progress—we are guiding the way toward real solutions.

For 10 months, CPS has ignored discussing progressive solutions for school funding. Yesterday, we presented a side letter with 25 revenue ideas — from taxing data centers to closing corporate loopholes. CPS? They had just ONE idea for new funding, and it was funding that was already allocated to CPS for this year. Our students deserve libraries, smaller class sizes, and fully funded schools—but CEO Martinez refuses to embrace real solutions. We are not the obstacle to progress—we are guiding the way toward real solutions.

Chicago Teachers Union

198,099 views • 1 year ago

When ICE activity spread near Benito Juarez High School and his home, teacher and CTU delegate James Klock turned fear into action. He fired up his 3D printer and has started making whistles of resistance. 600 and counting. Each one is a symbol of solidarity, safety, and sound that cuts through fear. Because the only people who keep us safe are us.

When ICE activity spread near Benito Juarez High School and his home, teacher and CTU delegate James Klock turned fear into action. He fired up his 3D printer and has started making whistles of resistance. 600 and counting. Each one is a symbol of solidarity, safety, and sound that cuts through fear. Because the only people who keep us safe are us.

Chicago Teachers Union

100,294 views • 7 months ago

"The city council has two options: They can tax the rich or they can decimate services and tax working-class people." - Mayor Brandon Johnson 90% of Black and Latine voters support taxing ultra-wealthy corporations to protect our city. And Mayor Brandon Johnson's Protecting Chicago Budget does just that — it makes wealthy corporations pay their share, instead of raising taxes on working people. And it invests a historic $1 billion TIF surplus into our schools, communities, and people. When we invest in our people, instead of protecting the ultra-rich, we build the city our communities deserve. The choice is clear: Invest in people, not cuts. Tell city council to choose people over corporations. Vote YES on the Protecting Chicago Budget.

"The city council has two options: They can tax the rich or they can decimate services and tax working-class people." - Mayor Brandon Johnson 90% of Black and Latine voters support taxing ultra-wealthy corporations to protect our city. And Mayor Brandon Johnson's Protecting Chicago Budget does just that — it makes wealthy corporations pay their share, instead of raising taxes on working people. And it invests a historic $1 billion TIF surplus into our schools, communities, and people. When we invest in our people, instead of protecting the ultra-rich, we build the city our communities deserve. The choice is clear: Invest in people, not cuts. Tell city council to choose people over corporations. Vote YES on the Protecting Chicago Budget.

Chicago Teachers Union

84,607 views • 7 months ago

In Albany Park, when federal agents tried to abduct a neighbor, CTU member Gabe Paez sounded the alarm and a community answered the call. Parents, elders, neighbors and students protested, documented, and defended their neighbors. Fighting fear with solidarity, this is how we build safety. We don’t wait for anyone else to save us. We keep us safe.

In Albany Park, when federal agents tried to abduct a neighbor, CTU member Gabe Paez sounded the alarm and a community answered the call. Parents, elders, neighbors and students protested, documented, and defended their neighbors. Fighting fear with solidarity, this is how we build safety. We don’t wait for anyone else to save us. We keep us safe.

Chicago Teachers Union

86,264 views • 8 months ago

At the 18th Street Pink Line, Reverend Tanya Lozano asked one simple question: Who should pay for this city: the working families who make it run or the billionaires who keep getting a free ride? Chicagoans didn’t hesitate. Ping-pong ball after ping-pong ball landed in the same tube: Tax the rich. The Protecting Chicago Budget keeps schools, parks, libraries, youth jobs and mental health care wholewithout raising property taxes. Tell your alder to vote YES. Working families have already paid enough.

At the 18th Street Pink Line, Reverend Tanya Lozano asked one simple question: Who should pay for this city: the working families who make it run or the billionaires who keep getting a free ride? Chicagoans didn’t hesitate. Ping-pong ball after ping-pong ball landed in the same tube: Tax the rich. The Protecting Chicago Budget keeps schools, parks, libraries, youth jobs and mental health care wholewithout raising property taxes. Tell your alder to vote YES. Working families have already paid enough.

Chicago Teachers Union

73,840 views • 7 months ago

Mayor Brandon Johnson reminded Chicago exactly who’s been draining this city: the ultra-wealthy corporations that received massive Trump-era tax cuts — while working families got cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and the basic services they rely on. He made it clear that in a moment when the president is“declaring war on poor people,”the last thing Chicago should do is raise property, grocery, or garbage taxes on working-class families — the very taxes some aldermen are pushing. The Protecting Chicago Budget charts a different path. It invests in people, protects working-class neighborhoods, and demands that corporations finally pay their fair share. As the Mayor said,“This budget tells a story of abundance. There’s more than enough for everyone.” Aldermen voting against this budget are siding with billionaires and ultra-wealthy corporations. We demand that they protect Chicago, its schools and its families instead. Call your alder today and tell them to vote on the side of working-class Chicagoans — and pass the Protecting Chicago budget.

Mayor Brandon Johnson reminded Chicago exactly who’s been draining this city: the ultra-wealthy corporations that received massive Trump-era tax cuts — while working families got cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and the basic services they rely on. He made it clear that in a moment when the president is“declaring war on poor people,”the last thing Chicago should do is raise property, grocery, or garbage taxes on working-class families — the very taxes some aldermen are pushing. The Protecting Chicago Budget charts a different path. It invests in people, protects working-class neighborhoods, and demands that corporations finally pay their fair share. As the Mayor said,“This budget tells a story of abundance. There’s more than enough for everyone.” Aldermen voting against this budget are siding with billionaires and ultra-wealthy corporations. We demand that they protect Chicago, its schools and its families instead. Call your alder today and tell them to vote on the side of working-class Chicagoans — and pass the Protecting Chicago budget.

Chicago Teachers Union

74,466 views • 7 months ago

This is what solidarity looks like! From powerful speeches to unwavering energy, our rally showcased the strength of educators and allies united for justice. 💪🏽 We’re building a brighter future for our students, schools, and communities.

This is what solidarity looks like! From powerful speeches to unwavering energy, our rally showcased the strength of educators and allies united for justice. 💪🏽 We’re building a brighter future for our students, schools, and communities.

Chicago Teachers Union

151,749 views • 1 year ago

A historic moment for Chicago. CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates joined Mayor Brandon Johnson in Rome for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV. ”It is one of the greatest honors of my life to meet Chicago-born Pope Leo—a south sider and son of an educator – who chose his name to seal his place as a defender of workers in a time of disruption and inequality,” shared President Gates. Public education, labor, and faith communities all have a role to play in building a more equitable world.

A historic moment for Chicago. CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates joined Mayor Brandon Johnson in Rome for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV. ”It is one of the greatest honors of my life to meet Chicago-born Pope Leo—a south sider and son of an educator – who chose his name to seal his place as a defender of workers in a time of disruption and inequality,” shared President Gates. Public education, labor, and faith communities all have a role to play in building a more equitable world.

Chicago Teachers Union

12,411 views • 1 month ago

On May 1, 2026, we take action, together. Through our collective bargaining, we secured the ability to stand united on May Day with No School. No Work. No Shopping. Now, we build community, engage democracy and rally with workers, students, and families to demand a city that puts people over profit.

On May 1, 2026, we take action, together. Through our collective bargaining, we secured the ability to stand united on May Day with No School. No Work. No Shopping. Now, we build community, engage democracy and rally with workers, students, and families to demand a city that puts people over profit.

Chicago Teachers Union

23,812 views • 2 months ago

This week we headed to Springfield because Illinois has the resources to fully fund public education — but Governor Pritzker and the Democratic supermajority still have to decide whose side they’re on. Are they on the side of billionaires and corporate tax breaks? Or are they with students, educators, and working families? We showed up to back HB 5409 and SB 3701, which ends proration, and demand the state finally meet its own funding promises. There are more educators than billionaires. And we’re organizing like it.

This week we headed to Springfield because Illinois has the resources to fully fund public education — but Governor Pritzker and the Democratic supermajority still have to decide whose side they’re on. Are they on the side of billionaires and corporate tax breaks? Or are they with students, educators, and working families? We showed up to back HB 5409 and SB 3701, which ends proration, and demand the state finally meet its own funding promises. There are more educators than billionaires. And we’re organizing like it.

Chicago Teachers Union

30,651 views • 4 months ago

Come January 20, our country will inaugurate a president who has promised mass deportations, a voucher-mania agenda that threatens public education, and attacks on those who dare to teach the truth in our schools. Well, guess what — we’re going to fight him at every turn, and securing a fair contract and full funding for our schools is the first step toward winning that fight.

Come January 20, our country will inaugurate a president who has promised mass deportations, a voucher-mania agenda that threatens public education, and attacks on those who dare to teach the truth in our schools. Well, guess what — we’re going to fight him at every turn, and securing a fair contract and full funding for our schools is the first step toward winning that fight.

Chicago Teachers Union

88,976 views • 1 year ago

Cook County Commissioner and CTU member Tara Stamps breaks down big news: Cook County Promise, the guaranteed income pilot, is being extended with an additional $7.5 million to support even more families! This is the first permanent county-wide guaranteed income program in the country. Guaranteed income means more families have more money in their pockets to spend on what matters most. $500 a month is helping families breathe easier, cover essentials, and regain stability. This is what putting people before politics looks like. Thank you to Commissioner Tara Stamps for your courageous work to get this historic policy passed. 🙌🏿

Cook County Commissioner and CTU member Tara Stamps breaks down big news: Cook County Promise, the guaranteed income pilot, is being extended with an additional $7.5 million to support even more families! This is the first permanent county-wide guaranteed income program in the country. Guaranteed income means more families have more money in their pockets to spend on what matters most. $500 a month is helping families breathe easier, cover essentials, and regain stability. This is what putting people before politics looks like. Thank you to Commissioner Tara Stamps for your courageous work to get this historic policy passed. 🙌🏿

Chicago Teachers Union

41,299 views • 6 months ago

We came to Springfield to deliver one message: tax the rich and fully fund our schools. Governor Pritzker and the Democratic supermajority must pass legislation to make billionaires pay their fair share so our students get the fully funded education they deserve. Special education teachers. Clinicians. Educators. We are stretched thin and our students are paying the price. No more tax breaks for billionaires. Prioritize our children. Tax the rich to fully fund our schools.

We came to Springfield to deliver one message: tax the rich and fully fund our schools. Governor Pritzker and the Democratic supermajority must pass legislation to make billionaires pay their fair share so our students get the fully funded education they deserve. Special education teachers. Clinicians. Educators. We are stretched thin and our students are paying the price. No more tax breaks for billionaires. Prioritize our children. Tax the rich to fully fund our schools.

Chicago Teachers Union

26,854 views • 4 months ago

Kevin Moore, a high school history teacher at George Washington High School, explains what’s at stake: His school is facing the potential loss of up to 28 positions, nearly one-third of the staff, and almost $2 million in cuts. And it’s completely avoidable. Across the 10th Ward,hundreds of school jobs could disappear, gutting classrooms and destabilizing school communities that already deserve more, not less. Ald. Peter Chico voted NO on the Protecting Chicago Budget. The Mayor’s budget proposal provides a historic $1 billion TIF surplus to invest in our schools, libraries and parks. Now, City Council needs to step up and fulfill its end of the bargain. Vote YES on the Protecting Chicago Budget. Our students cannot afford these cuts.

Kevin Moore, a high school history teacher at George Washington High School, explains what’s at stake: His school is facing the potential loss of up to 28 positions, nearly one-third of the staff, and almost $2 million in cuts. And it’s completely avoidable. Across the 10th Ward,hundreds of school jobs could disappear, gutting classrooms and destabilizing school communities that already deserve more, not less. Ald. Peter Chico voted NO on the Protecting Chicago Budget. The Mayor’s budget proposal provides a historic $1 billion TIF surplus to invest in our schools, libraries and parks. Now, City Council needs to step up and fulfill its end of the bargain. Vote YES on the Protecting Chicago Budget. Our students cannot afford these cuts.

Chicago Teachers Union

34,537 views • 6 months ago

We don’t accept the myth of “no money for schools”, not while billionaires still aren’t paying their fair share. This Friday, wear your CTU red. We’re demanding that the Governor and state legislatorstax the ultra-rich and fund our communities.

We don’t accept the myth of “no money for schools”, not while billionaires still aren’t paying their fair share. This Friday, wear your CTU red. We’re demanding that the Governor and state legislatorstax the ultra-rich and fund our communities.

Chicago Teachers Union

24,572 views • 4 months ago

Why do students in affluent neighborhoods get libraries, art, and joy, while CPS denies these to our students? A joyful school day isn’t a luxury—it’s a right. Let’s enshrine equity and play-based learning in our contract now.

Why do students in affluent neighborhoods get libraries, art, and joy, while CPS denies these to our students? A joyful school day isn’t a luxury—it’s a right. Let’s enshrine equity and play-based learning in our contract now.

Chicago Teachers Union

71,641 views • 1 year ago

Chicago’s students are about to pay the price because a bloc of aldermen are opposingthe Protecting Chicago budget. Let’s be clear about what that means: A “no” vote is a voteagainst progress,against safety, andagainst the schools our communities rely on. And it’s a voteforthe billionaires and wealthy corporations who’ve profited while elected officials have drained resources from Black and brown neighborhoods for decades. Parents and community members across Chicago can already see the impact. CTU’s Protecting Chicago Schools Calculator shows exactly what each school stands to lose if their alder sides with wealthy corporations instead of our young people.( Alders have a choice: Protect Chicagoans from cuts and higher taxes on our families and invest in our young people, OR side with the wealthy billionaires and make the city more unaffordable. Chicago deserves leaders who stand with us, not with ultra-wealthy corporations.

Chicago’s students are about to pay the price because a bloc of aldermen are opposingthe Protecting Chicago budget. Let’s be clear about what that means: A “no” vote is a voteagainst progress,against safety, andagainst the schools our communities rely on. And it’s a voteforthe billionaires and wealthy corporations who’ve profited while elected officials have drained resources from Black and brown neighborhoods for decades. Parents and community members across Chicago can already see the impact. CTU’s Protecting Chicago Schools Calculator shows exactly what each school stands to lose if their alder sides with wealthy corporations instead of our young people.( Alders have a choice: Protect Chicagoans from cuts and higher taxes on our families and invest in our young people, OR side with the wealthy billionaires and make the city more unaffordable. Chicago deserves leaders who stand with us, not with ultra-wealthy corporations.

Chicago Teachers Union

32,737 views • 7 months ago