Stacy Davis Gates

Rule Changes

Says the union will strike if needed over state education funding; CTU-backed candidates won or led in nine seats.

Chicago's first fully elected school board remains split after the Nov. 4 election. Union-backed candidates had won or led in nine of 21 seats as of Nov. 5, and the Chicago Teachers Union says it could win as many as 10 of the 20 district seats. Four races are still too close to call.

Updated 5 days ago

Rule Changes

Backed the tentative agreement; awaiting members' ratification vote

City Colleges of Chicago faculty and professional staff were hours from a strike when negotiators reached a tentative four-year contract at 3:45 a.m. on Oct. 19. The deal includes raises meant to keep pace with inflation, unchanged health insurance contributions and caps, and a joint committee on artificial intelligence.

Updated Oct 30