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Chicago Teachers Union Awaits Leadership Election Results

Voting concluded Friday to determine whether CORE's Stacy Davis Gates retains leadership or REAL's Erika Meza ushers in a shift toward financial transparency and classroom-focused priorities.

Alison Eichhorn, left, candidate for Chicago Teachers Union vice president, with Erika Meza candidate for CTU president, on March 8, 2025. The duo is challenging current CTU President Stacy Davis Gates and Vice President Jackson Potter. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates speaks in support of Firefighters Local 2 union members at a rally for their contract, April 16, 2025, outside City Hall. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) leadership election results are expected to be finalized Saturday morning, following Friday's voting.
  • Incumbent Stacy Davis Gates of the CORE caucus seeks to extend her leadership after securing a 97% member approval for a new contract with Chicago Public Schools.
  • Challenger Erika Meza, representing the REAL caucus, emphasizes financial transparency and prioritizing classroom conditions over political spending.
  • A Cook County judge recently rejected the CTU’s motion to dismiss a member lawsuit demanding greater financial audit disclosures, a key issue raised by REAL.
  • CORE has faced criticism for allocating nearly $3 million to political campaigns, with opponents arguing it detracts from direct support for members.