CTU election could change direction, leadership of the union

Next week, CPS educators will decide whether the union will focus more on fighting for social and political issues or on teacher concerns.

By Christian Elliott
CTU election could change direction, leadership of the union
Chicago Teachers Union president Jesse Sharkey speaks at a rally outside of an elementary school where striking teachers picketed on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Chicago. Union members will vote on leadership on May 20. Teresa Crawford / AP Photo
CTU election could change direction, leadership of the union
Chicago Teachers Union president Jesse Sharkey speaks at a rally outside of an elementary school where striking teachers picketed on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Chicago. Union members will vote on leadership on May 20. Teresa Crawford / AP Photo

CTU election could change direction, leadership of the union

Next week, CPS educators will decide whether the union will focus more on fighting for social and political issues or on teacher concerns.

By Christian Elliott
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On May 20, Chicago educators are set to vote on the leadership and direction of the Chicago Teachers Union. This is the first seriously contested CTU election in over a decade, with three caucuses in the running.

Reset discusses the upcoming election and how it could shape the district and city moving forward.

GUEST: Sarah Karp, WBEZ education reporter