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Defender of books, brains, and bargaining rights. Educator. Militant unionist.
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Pay close attention to this re: attacks on teachers, curriculum, and claims of "indoctrination" these next 4 years. Any real history will be called a conspiracy against "real America(ns)" & there will be an effort to invent mythical histories that displace inconvenient realities
It is important to note that only 15,184 CTU members cast (all-slate) ballots in the leadership election on May 16, 2025.
As of the most recent Membership Report at the House of Delegates, CTU has 29,510 members.
As of the most recent Membership Report at the House of Delegates, CTU has 29,510 members.
May 27, 2025 at 11:56 PM
It is important to note that only 15,184 CTU members cast (all-slate) ballots in the leadership election on May 16, 2025.
As of the most recent Membership Report at the House of Delegates, CTU has 29,510 members.
As of the most recent Membership Report at the House of Delegates, CTU has 29,510 members.
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What an amazing compliment from one of the worst social media accounts in Chicago. Educators are amazing at creating plans and seeing them through.
April 16, 2025 at 11:24 PM
What an amazing compliment from one of the worst social media accounts in Chicago. Educators are amazing at creating plans and seeing them through.
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“…gender-affirming care for staff, trained Gender Support Coordinators, protections for chosen names/pronouns, & mandate that every school upholds inclusive curriculum..”
Chicago Teachers Union ratifies groundbreaking contract cementing LGBTQ+ protections
www.advocate.com/news/chicago...
Chicago Teachers Union ratifies groundbreaking contract cementing LGBTQ+ protections
www.advocate.com/news/chicago...
Chicago Teachers Union ratifies groundbreaking contract cementing LGBTQ+ protections
Discrimination in education isn't welcome in the Windy City.
www.advocate.com
April 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
“…gender-affirming care for staff, trained Gender Support Coordinators, protections for chosen names/pronouns, & mandate that every school upholds inclusive curriculum..”
Chicago Teachers Union ratifies groundbreaking contract cementing LGBTQ+ protections
www.advocate.com/news/chicago...
Chicago Teachers Union ratifies groundbreaking contract cementing LGBTQ+ protections
www.advocate.com/news/chicago...
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The Chicago Teachers Union has long taken on neoliberal Democrats and won. Their latest contract is a victory against the new Trump administration, leaders say. via @inthesetimesmag.bsky.social
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Against Trump, For the Common Good: What Chicago Teachers Won in Their Latest Contract
The Chicago Teachers Union has long taken on neoliberal Democrats and won. Their latest contract is a victory against the new Trump administration, leaders say.
inthesetimes.com
April 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The Chicago Teachers Union has long taken on neoliberal Democrats and won. Their latest contract is a victory against the new Trump administration, leaders say. via @inthesetimesmag.bsky.social
inthesetimes.com/article/chic...
inthesetimes.com/article/chic...
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“The agreement is a…labor strategy of bargaining for the “common good,” with provisions that help not only specific union members in the workplace but the broader community as a whole.” #edusky
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Against Trump, For the Common Good: What Chicago Teachers Won in Their Latest Contract
The Chicago Teachers Union has long taken on neoliberal Democrats and won. Their latest contract is a victory against the new Trump administration, leaders say.
inthesetimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
“The agreement is a…labor strategy of bargaining for the “common good,” with provisions that help not only specific union members in the workplace but the broader community as a whole.” #edusky
@inthesetimesmag.bsky.social
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Chicago’s Public School Educators Celebrate the Life of Pope Francis
April 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Chicago’s Public School Educators Celebrate the Life of Pope Francis
So they want us to believe the U.S. government could trade a legit terrorist to get Brittney Griner back, but that Trump has no power to comply with the 9-0 Supreme Court ruling saying he must bring Abrego Garcia back home. Got it.
April 17, 2025 at 11:13 PM
So they want us to believe the U.S. government could trade a legit terrorist to get Brittney Griner back, but that Trump has no power to comply with the 9-0 Supreme Court ruling saying he must bring Abrego Garcia back home. Got it.
My friend in Germany heard about the @ctulocal1.bsky.social vote to ratify the TA. When he heard the voter turnout was 85%, he said, "That's impressive, even for unions."
My response: We are the most militant union in the entire U.S., so I'm proud we get to show the world how it's done."
My response: We are the most militant union in the entire U.S., so I'm proud we get to show the world how it's done."
April 14, 2025 at 11:54 PM
My friend in Germany heard about the @ctulocal1.bsky.social vote to ratify the TA. When he heard the voter turnout was 85%, he said, "That's impressive, even for unions."
My response: We are the most militant union in the entire U.S., so I'm proud we get to show the world how it's done."
My response: We are the most militant union in the entire U.S., so I'm proud we get to show the world how it's done."
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“With the weekend vote count resulting in 96.7% of votes in favor and approximately 85% turnout, the tentative agreement…is now officially ratified by our union, and pending approval by the Board of Education, will become our 2024-2028 CTU-CPS union contract.” #solidarity #ctu #contract
April 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
“With the weekend vote count resulting in 96.7% of votes in favor and approximately 85% turnout, the tentative agreement…is now officially ratified by our union, and pending approval by the Board of Education, will become our 2024-2028 CTU-CPS union contract.” #solidarity #ctu #contract
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Awesome opening weekend for the new National Public Housing Museum—inside the last standing building of the Jane Addams homes & including new housing units—the museum demands that HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT! Congrats to the m CHA residents, NPHM staff & board who dreamed and worked for this! 🧵 1/
April 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Awesome opening weekend for the new National Public Housing Museum—inside the last standing building of the Jane Addams homes & including new housing units—the museum demands that HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT! Congrats to the m CHA residents, NPHM staff & board who dreamed and worked for this! 🧵 1/
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This article fails to mention that:
1. This is not new-they were just called a different name in 2012
2. That neighborhoods have been purposefully disinvested in and kids have needed more activities, programs, & investment in for years
1. This is not new-they were just called a different name in 2012
2. That neighborhoods have been purposefully disinvested in and kids have needed more activities, programs, & investment in for years
April 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
This article fails to mention that:
1. This is not new-they were just called a different name in 2012
2. That neighborhoods have been purposefully disinvested in and kids have needed more activities, programs, & investment in for years
1. This is not new-they were just called a different name in 2012
2. That neighborhoods have been purposefully disinvested in and kids have needed more activities, programs, & investment in for years
Just received my copies of A Wolf at the Schoolhouse Door & The Education Wars, both authored by co-hosts of the @haveyouheard.bsky.social pod, @jenniferberkshire.bsky.social & @jackschneider.bsky.social. If you haven't gotten your hands on these books, or you're not a listener of their pod, do it!
April 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Just received my copies of A Wolf at the Schoolhouse Door & The Education Wars, both authored by co-hosts of the @haveyouheard.bsky.social pod, @jenniferberkshire.bsky.social & @jackschneider.bsky.social. If you haven't gotten your hands on these books, or you're not a listener of their pod, do it!
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April 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Hands off Madison, Wisconsin
April 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Hands off Madison, Wisconsin
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I have never seen anything like this in NYC. 5th Ave covered from 42nd St well to the 20s. Nobody prepared for this volume. Volunteers are holding the traffic on all the side streets. No police in sight. #handsoff
April 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I have never seen anything like this in NYC. 5th Ave covered from 42nd St well to the 20s. Nobody prepared for this volume. Volunteers are holding the traffic on all the side streets. No police in sight. #handsoff
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Massive crowd & amazing art (even in the NYC rain) to say #HandsOff our healthcare, our rights, our democracy!
Too many incredible orgs to list, but 👏 to @indivisible.org @riseandresist.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social @workingfamilies.org @climatefamsnyc.bsky.social @popdemoc.bsky.social
Too many incredible orgs to list, but 👏 to @indivisible.org @riseandresist.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social @workingfamilies.org @climatefamsnyc.bsky.social @popdemoc.bsky.social
April 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Massive crowd & amazing art (even in the NYC rain) to say #HandsOff our healthcare, our rights, our democracy!
Too many incredible orgs to list, but 👏 to @indivisible.org @riseandresist.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social @workingfamilies.org @climatefamsnyc.bsky.social @popdemoc.bsky.social
Too many incredible orgs to list, but 👏 to @indivisible.org @riseandresist.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social @workingfamilies.org @climatefamsnyc.bsky.social @popdemoc.bsky.social
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April 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Hands Off protest in downtown Chicago and the suburbs drew thousands criticizing Trump's policies, including layoffs of federal workers, cuts in funding for social services and medical research.
Hands Off protest in downtown Chicago draws thousands criticizing Trump's policies
Also held in the suburbs and across the country, the demonstrations are taking aim at the administration's recent actions, including layoffs of federal workers, cuts in funding for social services…
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April 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Hands Off protest in downtown Chicago and the suburbs drew thousands criticizing Trump's policies, including layoffs of federal workers, cuts in funding for social services and medical research.