Life in Rahm’s Chicago. Teachers, schools, pensions and murders. Poll numbers take a huge hit. Just 2% strongly approve.
Right.
Of the United States.
Then there are reports of his meddling in the May CTU election.
He may want to do some rethinking in light of polling numbers coming from Crain’s today.
Just two percent strongly approve of his job performance as mayor.
The Chicago Teachers Union election is not until May. But the coalition of snakes appears well-funded.
Chicago Teachers Union elections are not until May 17th.
Tanya Saunders-Wolffe is the candidate of the United Progressive Caucus (UPC). The last UPC candidate, the incumbent Marilyn Stewart, was tossed out of office by Karen Lewis and the CORE caucus in the last election.
To nobody’s surprise the UPC is back to try to regain the keys to the CTU offices in the Merchandise Mart.
What may surprise some is the support Saunders-Wolfe is receiving from Debbie Lynch and her ProActive Chicago Teachers (PACT) caucus. Debbie Lynch, who was at one time perceived by some as a union reformer, was rejected by the membership after just one term.
Why did many rank-and-file members express their dissatisfaction with Lynch? I believe it was due to Lynch’s
For teachers in the north suburbs and north side – don’t miss this.
Get the facts. Hear from our legislators. Be part of the process.
NSTU/IFT Pension Forum
Monday, February 25
4:30 p.m.
Niles North High School Auditorium
9800 N. Lawler, Skokie
Featuring:
Special Guest Speaker Ralph Martire, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability
State Senator Dan Biss (D-Evanston) and other local legislators
Dan Montgomery, President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers
Pension Experts from the Illinois Federation of Teachers
