Chicago Teachers Union Employee Directory
Education Administration ProgramsIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
The Chicago Teachers Union represents teachers within the Chicago Public Schools district, functioning as a labor organization in the education sector. It is affiliated with national and state labor bodies, including the AFL-CIO, the American Federation of Teachers, and the Illinois Federation of Teachers. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the union serves as a regional voice for educators within the CPS system and participates in the broader education administration community. As a mid-sized organization, it concentrates on advancing the interests of its members in relation to school operations and policy within the district. A notable recent development is that Stacy Davis Gates was elected by union members to serve as president in May 2022. The union has been active in public discourse around COVID-19 safety measures and related school operations in Chicago, including events reported by local outlets in 2021 and 2022.