Editorial: The Chicago Teachers Union’s May 1 Walkout Puts Politics Ahead of Education

Chicago Teachers Union calls for school shutdown on May Day to protest Trump

The Chicago Teachers Union advocated for a May 1 day off, seeking support from Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Board of Education for the national May Day movement and civic action.

Editorial: The Chicago Teachers Union’s May 1 walkout puts politics ahead of education

The union on March 11 passed a resolution for a “May 1 Day of Civic Action and Defense of Public Education” — effectively a walkout that could close classrooms for the day.

CTU pushing to cancel classes on May 1 – WGNTV (Chicago)

The union wants staff and students to use the date to protest everything from ICE arrests to school funding, housing costs and what they claim is the threat President Donald Trump poses to democracy.

CTU plans to join May 1 ‘no school, no work’ day of action, wants classes canceled

The Chicago Teachers Union intends to launch what amounts to a one-day strike on May 1 and is asking the mayor and school board for their official support so students can miss school to participate.On Wednesday the union’s 730-member House of Delegates approved a resolution to join a national movement calling for a day of “no school, no work, no shopping.” Participants plan to call for higher taxes on the wealthy, better-funded schools, protecti…

Chicago Teachers Union calls for school shutdown on May Day to protest Trump – Democratic Accent

The Chicago Teachers Union is advocating for a day off for teachers and students on May 1, for the national May Day movement. May Day is also known as International Worker’s Day, which celebrates workers and advocates for labor rights. On Wednesday, the union approved a resolution to designate May 1 as the day of …