Chicago Teachers Union budgeting millions for 'political activities,' according to fiscal report

According to CTU's fiscal report, projecting into June 30, 2026, the union budgeted $3.1 million for "political activities." In comparison, the union budgeted $152,500 for "training/ workshops," $260,000 for community events, and $1.2 million for its contract campaign. The largest amount is budgeted for salaries and health insurance.

The Fiscal Year November report, which was obtained by the North American Values Institute (NAVI), was part of a meeting agenda and presentation notes from the CTU House of Delegates meeting held on Jan. 14. 

The CTU is primarily funded by teachers' member dues rather than directly by taxpayer dollars. Teachers are employees of Chicago Public Schools, which is funded directly by taxpayers.

The meeting and presentation were politically charged.

This summer, the union plans an "Environmental Justice Freedom School," a "two-week educational experiential program offered to high school students in the CPS to develop local school climate action plans." 

Neither the Chicago Public Schools nor the Chicago Teachers' Union responded to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

The union previously made headlines for supporting social justice initiatives, recently being critical of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement and generally being vocal on political issues.