CTU

Chicago board closes 50 schools

Despite a heroic series of demonstrations led by the Chicago Teachers Union that involved support from school pupils and community…

June 2, 2013

Chicago teachers step up resistance to school closings

Chicago school teachers held a large rally on May 20 that focused on resisting attempts to shut down as many…

May 23, 2013

Chicago Teachers Union president defends strike

Teachers all over the United States closely followed what happened in the one-week strike of the 26,000-strong Chicago Teachers Union,…

September 27, 2012

Chicago & Philadelphia teachers — same struggle, same fight

The message “Chicago & Philadelphia teachers – same struggle, same fight” was featured on one of the signs being waved…

September 19, 2012

Teachers, communities stand strong on strike

Sept. 17 — The popularity of the Chicago Teacher’s Union’s struggle for the future of the city’s children against privatization…

September 17, 2012

Students, community allies all support Chicago teachers on strike

Sept. 10 — The Chicago Teachers Union, in a just struggle for a fair contract, went out on strike during…

September 12, 2012