On this Día de los Muertos, we remember our loved ones and all of those gone from our communities too soon.
Their memory is sacred.
Their stories fuel our fight.
We carry them with us, in grief, in love, and in struggle. ✊🏽
#DíaDeLosMuertos #CTUStrong
CTU Fall 2025 Delegate and School Leaders Kickback
CTU Fall 2025 Delegate and School Leaders Kickback
CTU Fall 2025 Delegate and School Leaders Kickback
CTU Fall 2025 Delegate and School Leaders Kickback
On Friday, we kicked off ourFall 2025 Delegates & School Leaders Trainingwith food, music, and community ✊. Delegates came together for fellowship, joy, and grounding in the work ahead. Thank you to comedian@boomboomduprey brought the laughter to fuel our fight. #CTUStrong
From building blocks to building power — our delegates and school leaders came ready to learn, strategize, and defend our schools. 💪 Together, we know our rights and defend our rights. Together, we win. #CTUStrong
CTU member Iris Moore went back to school to become a teacher after serving as a SECA for 10 years. This is how CPS rewarded her dedication to her students — with a layoff.
Tell Gov. Pritzker & IL lawmakers: Fund the formula. Stop the layoffs.
#CTUStrong #FullyFundEducation #FundOurSchools
Leslie Westerberg, a school social worker at Ebinger Elementary and Von Steuben High School, kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week with a heartfelt message to the educators she works alongside every day.
Because real recognition starts withseeingeach other. 🍎✊
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #CTUStrong
Incredible news from Chicago! Congratulations
@ctulocal1.bsky.social on your new agreement, and thank you for all you do for Chicago's students & families. #CTUStrong
Democracy in action—solidarity in red!🔴🗳️
Tomorrow is the final day to vote on our tentative agreement. Let’s flood our schools with red to show our union pride and commitment to collective decision-making. Every vote matters. Every red shirt shows our power.
#CTUStrong
This is what power looks like. 🔴✊
Our union democracy in action—wearing red, packing union meetings, asking clarifying questions, reviewing the Tentative Agreement with our co-workers, attending information sessions, and making sure our schools are ready to vote.
#CTUStrong
✊More services for special education, English language learners & unhoused students
✊More librarians and libraries
✊More CTE opportunities & community schools
✊Investments in green energy in schools
✊Fair wages for educators
#CTUStrong @CTULocal1.bsky.social news.wttw.com/2025/04/01/c...
Congratulations to the members and leaders of @ctulocal1.bsky.social! #CTUstrong #UnionStrong #IFTstrong
BREAKING: Earlier this evening, our big bargaining team and executive board voted in favor of the proposed settlement with CPS. We officially have a tentative agreement. The next step toward transforming our schools, House of Delegates on Wednesday #CTUStrong
We now have a full set of proposals to bring to our rank-and-file leadership bodies. If those bodies approve a tentative Agreement, then every CTU member will have the opportunity to vote on ratifying any potential agreement. Our members will decide. #CTUStrong
Solidarity, Styled in Red!🔴🔥
Our schools were glowing in CTU red on Friday, and that’s the kind of energy that makes change happen! Thank you for standing up, speaking out, and making every Friday a show of strength. Keep rocking the red and keep standing tall! 📸❤️ #CTUStrong
We Wore Red & Took Action - Let’s Run it Back!🔴✊
Last week, we showed up strong in red AND signed thousands of5 Must-Haves petitions. On Wednesday, we hand delivered them to CEO Martinez and the BOE. Our solidarity is moving the table— let’s wear red again tomorrow! 📸❤️ #CTUStrong
This week, CTU members, educators, parents, and students showed up for the “Protect our Kids” Day of Action. We are fighting for a contract that will provide a forcefield around students and our school communities. Join us as we fight for the contract our students deserve. #CTUStrong
CTU Red & Ready to Win!🔴✊
Our members are standing strong today in red AND signing theWe Can’t Wait petition! CPS needs to see our unity—we won’t settle for less. If you haven’t signed yet, do it now!
Drop your photos, tag us @ctulocal1, and let’s show CPS our power! 📸📝 #CTUStrong
Wear Red & Sign the Petition!🔴✊Wear red to show our unity CTU - AND sign theWe Can’t Waitpetition. Together, we can send CPS a clear message: We refuse to settle for less. CPS needs to see our power!Snap a pic, sign the petition, and let’s make our solidarity impossible to ignore! 🔴📸📝 #CTUStrong
Solidarity Shows Up Every Day!🔴🔥
On this Professional Development Day, we proved that the best way to improve our schools is through a strong, united CTU! Red flooded our buildings Tuesday because we know our strength at the table comes from standing together. Keep the energy up! 📸✊ #CTUStrong
Linda McMahon, now Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary, poses for a portrait when she was president and CEO of the World Wrestling Federation, on December 12, 1999. (Jean-Christian Bourcart / Liaison via Getty Images))
"The CM in CM Punk stands for 'Chicago Made,' and last night he sent a message to Linda McMahon that if she goes after Chicago, the battle will be joined." — @Dave Zirin
Chicago won’t back down. Our schools are not for sale. Get ready to fight back. #CTUStrong bit.ly/41uSeEq
CTU is fighting for fully-staffed and fully-resourced schools - yet CPS refuses to guarantee librarians, social workers, or counselors. Why should students and educators settle for less? We’re fighting for the schools our students deserve! Chicago, stand with us. #CTUStrong bit.ly/439neuW
This is What Solidarity Looks Like!💪❤️
Our CTU family is standing strong in red today, fighting for fully funded schools and the contract we deserve. Let’s keep up the energy! If you rocked red today and took a picture, tag us @ctulocal1, and let's spread the movement! 🔴📸 #CTUStrong
On Friday, let’s flood our schools with CTU red! Stand in solidarity with CTU and our fight for the contract our students deserve. A simple red shirt speaks volumes about your support. Snap a photo, share it, tag us @ctulocal1, and let’s keep the momentum going! 🔴📸 #CTUStrong
Tomorrow, We Show Up in Red!💥
Every red shirt is a symbol of our fight for a strong contract and fully funded schools. Wear red, take a photo, tag us @ctulocal1 and let’s flood our timelines with solidarity! 🔴📸 #CTUStrong
POV: Your school shows up STRONG to fight for a fair contract and student rights. ✊🏽🏫
Last week, parents, students, and educators walked in at over 100 schools, demanding sanctuary protections for undocumented students, librarians in every school, and the right to academic freedom. #CTUStrong
🙌 #CTUstrong #unionstrong CPS needs to step up and get a contract done!
Fridays Are for Solidarity!❤️
Tomorrow, show your support by wearing red! We’re stronger together in the fight for fully funded schools. Take a photo, share it and tag us @ctulocal1,and let’s remind CPS that we won’t back down! 🔴📸 #CTUStrong
CTU Pride on Full Display! 💥 Thank you for showing up and standing together for fully funded schools and a contract that meets our students’ needs. Solidarity is our strength! 🔴📸 #CTUStrong
CTU statement on Protecting Students and Families
There should be no safer place for our students than at school. CTU is committed to protecting our members, our students, and their families from any threats to their safety and education. #CTUStrong
Tomorrow is Solidarity Friday! ❤️ Let’s stand together by wearing red to work tomorrow. Every red shirt shows our collective strength in the fight for fully funded schools. Snap a pic, share it and tag us @ctulocal1, and let’s show the power of unity! 🔴📸 #CTUStrong
On Inauguration Day, CTU members stood with Chicagoans against Trump’s hateful agenda, demanding justice and fighting for public education, union rights, and our students. Dr. Diane Castro reminded us this MLK Day: solidarity and care are our strongest tools. #MLKDayOfAction #CTUStrong
