Last minute attempts to look proactive before an election will not make our Union any stronger. CTU members deserve leadership with forethought, integrity, and imagination.
CORE’s imagination has allowed us to look beyond business-as-usual failed practices. Although CORE only allows CTU members to vote on official business, we have created coalitions with parents and community groups to give the Union added strength. We have built and will continue to build alliances with Chicago Unions and be active members of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT). We believe in having and maintaining a hard working field staff, one that is accountable to the members. We believe that through solidarity, the 30,000 members of this Union will prevail against the Board of Education’s budget cuts.
Imagination is powerful.
- Imagine a Union that listens to its own membership and involves them in decision-making.
- Imagine a Union that operates by the rules all the time, every time.
- Imagine a Union that builds respect for our profession through effective public relations and outreach.
- Imagine a Union where leaders engage in original, academic education research.
- Imagine a Union that uses modern technology thoughtfully.
- Imagine a Union that brings students, parents, families, and communities together to fight for teachers and students.
Imagine a Union that intimidates the Board of Education with its strength of unity.
Candidates Michael Brunson (Recording Secretary), Karen Lewis (President), Jesse Sharkey (Vice-Presidcent), Kristine Mayle (Financial Secretary)
