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Ramadan Mubarak/رمضان مبارك to all those who celebrate! CTU wishes a blessed month of peace and reflection to all our community members who celebrate. 🌙
February 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Ramadan Mubarak/رمضان مبارك to all those who celebrate! CTU wishes a blessed month of peace and reflection to all our community members who celebrate. 🌙
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.
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.
February 18, 2026 at 1:36 AM
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.
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.
As we welcome the Lunar New Year, CTU celebrates new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and the strength of community.
May the year ahead bring prosperity and continued growth to all who celebrate. Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧🐴
May the year ahead bring prosperity and continued growth to all who celebrate. Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧🐴
February 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
As we welcome the Lunar New Year, CTU celebrates new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and the strength of community.
May the year ahead bring prosperity and continued growth to all who celebrate. Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧🐴
May the year ahead bring prosperity and continued growth to all who celebrate. Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧🐴
CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates on the Passing of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
February 17, 2026 at 2:06 PM
CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates on the Passing of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
CTU on the Death of Ofelia Torres
February 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
CTU on the Death of Ofelia Torres
Sending all our love to our educators and community this Valentine’s Day 💘
You’re the heart of everything we do.
You’re the heart of everything we do.
February 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Sending all our love to our educators and community this Valentine’s Day 💘
You’re the heart of everything we do.
You’re the heart of everything we do.
Standing on business until Illinois fully funds its schools.
February 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Standing on business until Illinois fully funds its schools.
Roses are red
School funding is over due
Governor Pritzker,
Fully fund our schools
💌 The best way to show love to our students, educators, and school communities is by fully funding our schools.
School funding is over due
Governor Pritzker,
Fully fund our schools
💌 The best way to show love to our students, educators, and school communities is by fully funding our schools.
February 13, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Roses are red
School funding is over due
Governor Pritzker,
Fully fund our schools
💌 The best way to show love to our students, educators, and school communities is by fully funding our schools.
School funding is over due
Governor Pritzker,
Fully fund our schools
💌 The best way to show love to our students, educators, and school communities is by fully funding our schools.
Solidarity means action.✊🏽
Starbucks baristas have been on strike for months demanding safe jobs, fair scheduling, and a livable wage. They’ve faced intimidation just for organizing.
Don’t cross the digital picket line.
Delete the app. Don’t shop atStarbucks.
Starbucks baristas have been on strike for months demanding safe jobs, fair scheduling, and a livable wage. They’ve faced intimidation just for organizing.
Don’t cross the digital picket line.
Delete the app. Don’t shop atStarbucks.
February 11, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Solidarity means action.✊🏽
Starbucks baristas have been on strike for months demanding safe jobs, fair scheduling, and a livable wage. They’ve faced intimidation just for organizing.
Don’t cross the digital picket line.
Delete the app. Don’t shop atStarbucks.
Starbucks baristas have been on strike for months demanding safe jobs, fair scheduling, and a livable wage. They’ve faced intimidation just for organizing.
Don’t cross the digital picket line.
Delete the app. Don’t shop atStarbucks.
CTU on the School Shooting in British Columbia
February 11, 2026 at 9:10 PM
CTU on the School Shooting in British Columbia
When injustice comes for our city and our schools, we answer with our voices, our banners, and our unity. This is what a union looks like—students, educators, and community standing together.
Thank you to Zion Richards for speaking truth to power at CTU’s State of the Union ✊🏿
Thank you to Zion Richards for speaking truth to power at CTU’s State of the Union ✊🏿
February 10, 2026 at 7:40 PM
When injustice comes for our city and our schools, we answer with our voices, our banners, and our unity. This is what a union looks like—students, educators, and community standing together.
Thank you to Zion Richards for speaking truth to power at CTU’s State of the Union ✊🏿
Thank you to Zion Richards for speaking truth to power at CTU’s State of the Union ✊🏿
CTU Stands in Solidarity with United Educators of San Francisco
February 10, 2026 at 2:13 AM
CTU Stands in Solidarity with United Educators of San Francisco
We’re not afraid. We organize.
February 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
We’re not afraid. We organize.
Linda McMahon isn’t welcome in Illinois — especially not during Black History Month — unless she’s bringing back the $8 million for Black Student Success, fully funding community schools, and restoring civil rights protections across the Department of Education.
February 6, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Linda McMahon isn’t welcome in Illinois — especially not during Black History Month — unless she’s bringing back the $8 million for Black Student Success, fully funding community schools, and restoring civil rights protections across the Department of Education.
Mayor Brandon Johnson at CTU’s State of the Union reminds us that our humanity is not up for debate.
We fight for democracy, dignity, and safe communities for every family—no exceptions.
We fight for democracy, dignity, and safe communities for every family—no exceptions.
February 6, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Mayor Brandon Johnson at CTU’s State of the Union reminds us that our humanity is not up for debate.
We fight for democracy, dignity, and safe communities for every family—no exceptions.
We fight for democracy, dignity, and safe communities for every family—no exceptions.
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION – CHICAGO
Join us Saturday, Feb 7 at 1PM at Daley Plaza (50 W Washington) as we demand justice for all victims of ICE terror - including Renee Good, Alex Pretti, Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, and Keith Porter one month after Renee was killed by ICE.
Join us Saturday, Feb 7 at 1PM at Daley Plaza (50 W Washington) as we demand justice for all victims of ICE terror - including Renee Good, Alex Pretti, Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, and Keith Porter one month after Renee was killed by ICE.
February 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION – CHICAGO
Join us Saturday, Feb 7 at 1PM at Daley Plaza (50 W Washington) as we demand justice for all victims of ICE terror - including Renee Good, Alex Pretti, Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, and Keith Porter one month after Renee was killed by ICE.
Join us Saturday, Feb 7 at 1PM at Daley Plaza (50 W Washington) as we demand justice for all victims of ICE terror - including Renee Good, Alex Pretti, Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, and Keith Porter one month after Renee was killed by ICE.
CTU on Student Walk Outs Against ICE Enforcement
February 4, 2026 at 2:10 AM
CTU on Student Walk Outs Against ICE Enforcement
CTU Statement on Governor Plan for Pensions Needs to Uphold Full Commitment, Tax the Rich to Expand the Budget, Trump-Proof the State, and Deliver for Students, Public Workers, Illinois Families
February 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
CTU Statement on Governor Plan for Pensions Needs to Uphold Full Commitment, Tax the Rich to Expand the Budget, Trump-Proof the State, and Deliver for Students, Public Workers, Illinois Families
School counselors play a critical role in student well-being and success. This National School Counselors Week, CTU celebrates the impact of our counselors. Together we will continue to fight for the support counselors need to deliver the care our students deserve.
#NSCW26
#NSCW26
February 3, 2026 at 12:30 AM
School counselors play a critical role in student well-being and success. This National School Counselors Week, CTU celebrates the impact of our counselors. Together we will continue to fight for the support counselors need to deliver the care our students deserve.
#NSCW26
#NSCW26
CTU and IFT President Davis Gates on Trump’s School Voucher Tax Scheme
February 2, 2026 at 4:24 PM
CTU and IFT President Davis Gates on Trump’s School Voucher Tax Scheme
CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates on the Unjust Arrest of Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Forte
January 30, 2026 at 10:45 PM
CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates on the Unjust Arrest of Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Forte
Right-wing conservatives are trying to rewrite history. The same history that can teach us about the moment we’re in right now.
History teacher and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates tells us to revisit our past and teach the truth.
History teacher and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates tells us to revisit our past and teach the truth.
January 27, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Right-wing conservatives are trying to rewrite history. The same history that can teach us about the moment we’re in right now.
History teacher and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates tells us to revisit our past and teach the truth.
History teacher and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates tells us to revisit our past and teach the truth.
On Angela Davis’ birthday, CTU celebrates the power of refusing the unacceptable and organizing for something better. ✊🏾
Educators know this lesson well.
Educators know this lesson well.
January 26, 2026 at 6:45 PM
On Angela Davis’ birthday, CTU celebrates the power of refusing the unacceptable and organizing for something better. ✊🏾
Educators know this lesson well.
Educators know this lesson well.