- Budget shortfalls are causing staffing issues at Chicago Public Schools, leading to union pressure on the board of education and a response from JB Pritzker.
- Board members at Chicago Public Schools aligned with the interests of the Chicago Teachers Union.
CTU representatives participated in the service selection process for Chicago Public Schools on August 1, 2026.
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What happened
CTU representatives participated in the service selection process for Chicago Public Schools on August 1, 2026.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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CPS
Seasonal Malaria Chemotherapy
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Chicago Teachers Union
labor union for public school faculty and staff in Chicago, Illinois
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Related events
- The Chicago Teachers Union has backed candidates who are shaping policy within Chicago Public Schools.
- SEIU and Chicago Teachers Union split politically, while former CPS CEO Paul Vallas supports school choice strategies within CPS.
- CTU requested more funding for Chicago Public Schools, amidst ongoing political and union issues in Chicago.
- Michael Sacks is heavily funding the Common Ground Collective, an organization that advocates for independently run charter schools and is opposed to the Chicago Teachers Union.
- Chicago Teachers Union members are involved in school board elections, with Brandon Johnson being a close ally of the CTU.