CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
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The CORE caucus of the Chicago Teachers Union. Working since 2008 to create the Chicago our students, families and educators deserve.
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CTU President Davis Gates spoke to what the CTU knows: when an unlawful force invades our city, Black communities will also be targeted. As Black, Brown and immigrant communities are under attack, our unity and commitment to keep one another safe is the responsibility of all Chicagoans.
Leadership from our President
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While some Chicago City Council members say Johnson has not been working collaboratively through the budget process, organizers who helped shape the proposal say different, adding that tweaks were expected as long as the bottom line is met: taxing the rich.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/why-...
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Why some alderpeople are pushing back on Johnson’s budget proposal: borrowing, head tax and cuts to youth programs • The TRiiBE
Vasquez has an issue with borrowing money. Scott’s issue is with the head tax and TIFs. Other alders question transparency and impact with the latest budget proposal.
thetriibe.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
While some Chicago City Council members say Johnson has not been working collaboratively through the budget process, organizers who helped shape the proposal say different, adding that tweaks were expected as long as the bottom line is met: taxing the rich.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/why-...
thetriibe.com/2025/11/why-...
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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.
Call your alder. Tell them to vote YES on the Protecting Chicago Budget.
Call your alder. Tell them to vote YES on the Protecting Chicago Budget.
November 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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.
Call your alder. Tell them to vote YES on the Protecting Chicago Budget.
Call your alder. Tell them to vote YES on the Protecting Chicago Budget.
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Your alder has a choice: Invest in our school communities or protect ultra-wealth corporations and downtown developers.
Use our new calculator to see how much your school stands to lose if City Council votes against the historic $1 billion TIF surplus.
protectingchicagoschools.com/
Use our new calculator to see how much your school stands to lose if City Council votes against the historic $1 billion TIF surplus.
protectingchicagoschools.com/
November 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Your alder has a choice: Invest in our school communities or protect ultra-wealth corporations and downtown developers.
Use our new calculator to see how much your school stands to lose if City Council votes against the historic $1 billion TIF surplus.
protectingchicagoschools.com/
Use our new calculator to see how much your school stands to lose if City Council votes against the historic $1 billion TIF surplus.
protectingchicagoschools.com/
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No corporation should profit from terrorizing our Black and immigrant communities. As AT&T makes money off its contracts with ICE/CBP/DHS, these federal agencies are targeting our neighbors—and we won't stand for it.
Read more about yesterday's protests: https://ow.ly/gOt750Xt6em
Read more about yesterday's protests: https://ow.ly/gOt750Xt6em
November 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
No corporation should profit from terrorizing our Black and immigrant communities. As AT&T makes money off its contracts with ICE/CBP/DHS, these federal agencies are targeting our neighbors—and we won't stand for it.
Read more about yesterday's protests: https://ow.ly/gOt750Xt6em
Read more about yesterday's protests: https://ow.ly/gOt750Xt6em
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AT&T has acquired hundreds of millions of dollars from its contracts with DHS since the turn of the century, and now Chicagoans are attacking the service provider for its complicity in ICE’s human rights violations. From James Baratta:
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Chicagoans Grill AT&T for Facilitating ICE Terror - The American Prospect
Organizers in Chicago are demanding the telecom giant cut ties with the Department of Homeland Security. It’s part of a larger strategy targeting corporate complicity in the federal immigration crackdown.
trib.al
November 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
AT&T has acquired hundreds of millions of dollars from its contracts with DHS since the turn of the century, and now Chicagoans are attacking the service provider for its complicity in ICE’s human rights violations. From James Baratta:
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Chicago City Council Voted with Ultra Wealthy Corporations and Against Chicago’s Families Today, Now They Have to Actually Present Their Own Ideas
November 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Chicago City Council Voted with Ultra Wealthy Corporations and Against Chicago’s Families Today, Now They Have to Actually Present Their Own Ideas
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CTU: Violence at Bright Shows the Need for City, State and CPS to Join Educators and Community Members to Fill Budget Gaps, Provide Safe Passage, Restorative Justice and After-School Programming
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
CTU: Violence at Bright Shows the Need for City, State and CPS to Join Educators and Community Members to Fill Budget Gaps, Provide Safe Passage, Restorative Justice and After-School Programming
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Chicago Public Schools officials say North Side charter operator has mismanaged itself to the brink of financial ruin www.wbez.org/education/20...
CPS blasts longtime charter operator for alleged financial ‘negligence’
The CEO of ASPIRA says the charter school network won’t make payroll next week. It’s the latest charter operator to face financial challenges.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Chicago Public Schools officials say North Side charter operator has mismanaged itself to the brink of financial ruin www.wbez.org/education/20...
No Starbucks
No Target
We take our money elsewhere!
No Target
We take our money elsewhere!
November 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
No Starbucks
No Target
We take our money elsewhere!
No Target
We take our money elsewhere!
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Grocery taxes, garbage taxes, beer taxes, property taxes, rising rents — Chicagoans can’t shoulder any more. City Council has a choice: protect Chicago’s working families OR give in to ultra-wealthy corporations. ctu.sh/budget
November 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Grocery taxes, garbage taxes, beer taxes, property taxes, rising rents — Chicagoans can’t shoulder any more. City Council has a choice: protect Chicago’s working families OR give in to ultra-wealthy corporations. ctu.sh/budget
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ICE has targeted and tear-gassed Black and immigrant families on the South Side—and AT&T is profiting from them while they do so. Tell AT&T: #dropthecontracts on Nov 16.
Join Chicago's corporate speakout, 2–3 & 4–5 PM: https://ppls.ac/att
#ATTLovesICE #DropTheContractsATT
Join Chicago's corporate speakout, 2–3 & 4–5 PM: https://ppls.ac/att
#ATTLovesICE #DropTheContractsATT
November 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
ICE has targeted and tear-gassed Black and immigrant families on the South Side—and AT&T is profiting from them while they do so. Tell AT&T: #dropthecontracts on Nov 16.
Join Chicago's corporate speakout, 2–3 & 4–5 PM: https://ppls.ac/att
#ATTLovesICE #DropTheContractsATT
Join Chicago's corporate speakout, 2–3 & 4–5 PM: https://ppls.ac/att
#ATTLovesICE #DropTheContractsATT
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AT&T was one of the big corporations lobbying to take our money for food and health care through the Big Ugly Bill. Now they are making $$$ off ICE/CBP/DHS contracts.
Help us say, “That Ain’t Right!”: https://ppls.ac/att
#ATTLovesICE #DropTheContractsATT
Help us say, “That Ain’t Right!”: https://ppls.ac/att
#ATTLovesICE #DropTheContractsATT
November 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
AT&T was one of the big corporations lobbying to take our money for food and health care through the Big Ugly Bill. Now they are making $$$ off ICE/CBP/DHS contracts.
Help us say, “That Ain’t Right!”: https://ppls.ac/att
#ATTLovesICE #DropTheContractsATT
Help us say, “That Ain’t Right!”: https://ppls.ac/att
#ATTLovesICE #DropTheContractsATT
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We're taking action tomorrow to get AT&T to drop its contracts with ICE/DHS/CBP! What should we name our giant puppet?
- Fashy the Clown
- Greg Bovino
- Michael the Icicle
- ATTilla the Hun
- Evil Mr. Ice Man
- Greedy McIceFace
Find an action near you: https://ppls.ac/att
- Fashy the Clown
- Greg Bovino
- Michael the Icicle
- ATTilla the Hun
- Evil Mr. Ice Man
- Greedy McIceFace
Find an action near you: https://ppls.ac/att
November 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
We're taking action tomorrow to get AT&T to drop its contracts with ICE/DHS/CBP! What should we name our giant puppet?
- Fashy the Clown
- Greg Bovino
- Michael the Icicle
- ATTilla the Hun
- Evil Mr. Ice Man
- Greedy McIceFace
Find an action near you: https://ppls.ac/att
- Fashy the Clown
- Greg Bovino
- Michael the Icicle
- ATTilla the Hun
- Evil Mr. Ice Man
- Greedy McIceFace
Find an action near you: https://ppls.ac/att
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When our communities are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back!
ICE/CBP/DHS are identifying and pursuing our neighbors, and AT&T is making millions of their contract.
Let's tell them that ain't right together! Text DROPICE to 51767 or visit actionnetwork.org/petitions/att
ICE/CBP/DHS are identifying and pursuing our neighbors, and AT&T is making millions of their contract.
Let's tell them that ain't right together! Text DROPICE to 51767 or visit actionnetwork.org/petitions/att
November 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
When our communities are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back!
ICE/CBP/DHS are identifying and pursuing our neighbors, and AT&T is making millions of their contract.
Let's tell them that ain't right together! Text DROPICE to 51767 or visit actionnetwork.org/petitions/att
ICE/CBP/DHS are identifying and pursuing our neighbors, and AT&T is making millions of their contract.
Let's tell them that ain't right together! Text DROPICE to 51767 or visit actionnetwork.org/petitions/att
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Does your phone carrier contract with ICE? If it's AT&T, yes.
Let's tell them that ain't right together! Text DROPICE to 51767 or visit actionnetwork.org/petitions/att or our link in bio. @pplsaction.bsky.social
#AT&TLovesICE #StopTheRaids #PeopleOverProfit #FightForCommunities
Let's tell them that ain't right together! Text DROPICE to 51767 or visit actionnetwork.org/petitions/att or our link in bio. @pplsaction.bsky.social
#AT&TLovesICE #StopTheRaids #PeopleOverProfit #FightForCommunities
November 16, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Does your phone carrier contract with ICE? If it's AT&T, yes.
Let's tell them that ain't right together! Text DROPICE to 51767 or visit actionnetwork.org/petitions/att or our link in bio. @pplsaction.bsky.social
#AT&TLovesICE #StopTheRaids #PeopleOverProfit #FightForCommunities
Let's tell them that ain't right together! Text DROPICE to 51767 or visit actionnetwork.org/petitions/att or our link in bio. @pplsaction.bsky.social
#AT&TLovesICE #StopTheRaids #PeopleOverProfit #FightForCommunities
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In Chicago we have a chance to tax the 1.5% of our most wealthy businesses so we don’t have to raise taxes on all of us, regular Chicagoans. Some Alders don’t care & want to raise your taxes. Contact your Alder & tell them to vote yes to Mayor Johnson’s Protecting Chicago budget!
November 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
In Chicago we have a chance to tax the 1.5% of our most wealthy businesses so we don’t have to raise taxes on all of us, regular Chicagoans. Some Alders don’t care & want to raise your taxes. Contact your Alder & tell them to vote yes to Mayor Johnson’s Protecting Chicago budget!
Only impacts 1.5% if businesses but some Alders still refuse to tax wealthy corporations more because they’d rather tax regular Chicagoans instead…
Mayor Johnson revised his proposed 2026 budget reduce his proposed corporate tax hike to spare companies with fewer than 200 employees.
The change to tax to just 1.5% of Chicago businesses instead of 3% of city firms did nothing to mute intense opposition. @wttw.bsky.social
The change to tax to just 1.5% of Chicago businesses instead of 3% of city firms did nothing to mute intense opposition. @wttw.bsky.social
Mayor Brandon Johnson Reduces Corporate Tax Hike Proposal as Crucial Votes Loom
The current proposed budget would impose a monthly $21 per employee tax on companies with more than 200 employees to generate $82 million to fund violence prevention and youth employment programs.
news.wttw.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Only impacts 1.5% if businesses but some Alders still refuse to tax wealthy corporations more because they’d rather tax regular Chicagoans instead…
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CTU E-Board member, Dr. Venisa Beasley-Green, took the mic in Springfield during our Lobby Day with a message for Gov. Pritzker and lawmakers:
“Our students and teachers should not be a gamble. Bet on your schools.”
Governor Pritzker can still act. It’s time to tax the rich to fund our schools.
“Our students and teachers should not be a gamble. Bet on your schools.”
Governor Pritzker can still act. It’s time to tax the rich to fund our schools.
November 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
CTU E-Board member, Dr. Venisa Beasley-Green, took the mic in Springfield during our Lobby Day with a message for Gov. Pritzker and lawmakers:
“Our students and teachers should not be a gamble. Bet on your schools.”
Governor Pritzker can still act. It’s time to tax the rich to fund our schools.
“Our students and teachers should not be a gamble. Bet on your schools.”
Governor Pritzker can still act. It’s time to tax the rich to fund our schools.
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CTU’s Research Director Pavlyn Jankovmakes clear that while Trump gives big corporations like Salesforce over $1 billion a year in tax cuts while working families are left to shoulder rising costs.
Tag your alder in the comments and tell them: stand with working families, not the billionaires.
Tag your alder in the comments and tell them: stand with working families, not the billionaires.
November 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM
CTU’s Research Director Pavlyn Jankovmakes clear that while Trump gives big corporations like Salesforce over $1 billion a year in tax cuts while working families are left to shoulder rising costs.
Tag your alder in the comments and tell them: stand with working families, not the billionaires.
Tag your alder in the comments and tell them: stand with working families, not the billionaires.
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This Veterans Day, veterans, educators, and union members came together to sayNO to war on our cities.
We stood with@vetsaboutface - Veterans Against the War,Illinois National Guard members, and allies demanding an end to ICE raids, federal occupation, and billionaire-backed austerity.
We stood with@vetsaboutface - Veterans Against the War,Illinois National Guard members, and allies demanding an end to ICE raids, federal occupation, and billionaire-backed austerity.
November 12, 2025 at 12:19 AM
This Veterans Day, veterans, educators, and union members came together to sayNO to war on our cities.
We stood with@vetsaboutface - Veterans Against the War,Illinois National Guard members, and allies demanding an end to ICE raids, federal occupation, and billionaire-backed austerity.
We stood with@vetsaboutface - Veterans Against the War,Illinois National Guard members, and allies demanding an end to ICE raids, federal occupation, and billionaire-backed austerity.
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Hey, Chicago. Know of a way your neighbors are helping each other in light of the SNAP freeze?
Stocking a makeshift pantry from your porch? Cooking meals for those in need? Hosting food drives?
We want to hear about it. Please DM us here or email [email protected].
Stocking a makeshift pantry from your porch? Cooking meals for those in need? Hosting food drives?
We want to hear about it. Please DM us here or email [email protected].
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Hey, Chicago. Know of a way your neighbors are helping each other in light of the SNAP freeze?
Stocking a makeshift pantry from your porch? Cooking meals for those in need? Hosting food drives?
We want to hear about it. Please DM us here or email [email protected].
Stocking a makeshift pantry from your porch? Cooking meals for those in need? Hosting food drives?
We want to hear about it. Please DM us here or email [email protected].
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The Chicago Abortion Fund is celebrating a milestone as the state expands reproductive health efforts.https://blockclubchi.co/4p2DTrw
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Chicago Abortion Fund is celebrating a milestone as the state expands reproductive health efforts.https://blockclubchi.co/4p2DTrw
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"Chicago Loves Local" campaign is encouraging neighbors to shop local this holiday season. blockclubchi.co/3LrDpNr
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
"Chicago Loves Local" campaign is encouraging neighbors to shop local this holiday season. blockclubchi.co/3LrDpNr
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#tdih Veterans Day
Read about African American veterans who fought overseas and, on return to U.S., were murdered in fight for democracy and human rights.
Also, resources about vets organizing against war and Lincoln Brigades. ⬇️ 🧵#TeachOutsideTextbook
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ve...
Read about African American veterans who fought overseas and, on return to U.S., were murdered in fight for democracy and human rights.
Also, resources about vets organizing against war and Lincoln Brigades. ⬇️ 🧵#TeachOutsideTextbook
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ve...
Nov. 11: Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, we share a collection of stories about African American veterans who fought in various wars abroad and, upon their return to the United States, were murdered in the fight for democrac...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
#tdih Veterans Day
Read about African American veterans who fought overseas and, on return to U.S., were murdered in fight for democracy and human rights.
Also, resources about vets organizing against war and Lincoln Brigades. ⬇️ 🧵#TeachOutsideTextbook
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ve...
Read about African American veterans who fought overseas and, on return to U.S., were murdered in fight for democracy and human rights.
Also, resources about vets organizing against war and Lincoln Brigades. ⬇️ 🧵#TeachOutsideTextbook
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ve...