Cook County College Teachers Union - Local 1600

Voting by mail? Don't wait until the last minute. Post office changes to the postmarking process may affect your ballot!
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Trump Administration Drops Appeal in School D.E.I. Lawsuit The administration withdrew its challenge to a ruling halting its effort to strip funding from schools and colleges with D.E.I. programs. It did not say why.

This is a huge victory for equity in our colleges. We're proud to be part of AFT, which led this lawsuit. zurl.co/enzur #UnionStrong #AFT

Our Political Action Team proudly stands in solidarity with Minnesota educators, unions, and community members participating in Minnesota's general strike.
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#ICEOutSchools #UnionStrong

From Harper College in Illinois to Minnesota, union solidarity has no borders.
We’re standing with Minnesota educators, students, and families, and demanding ICE stay out of schools. (Pic of Harper Faculty CCCTU members)
#ICEOutSchools #UnionStrong

Today, unions, religious groups, businesses, and other organizations are calling a general strike in Minnesota. CCCTU members are standing with Minnesota educators demanding safe schools for all.
#ICEOutSchools
(Pic: UWOMD Chapter Members)

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Our members and chapter leaders at Moraine Valley Community College are standing in solidarity with Minnesota educators, students, and families.
Schools should be places of learning, not fear.
#ICEOutSchools ✊ #Union

CCCTU stands with Minnesota.
We believe in safe schools for ALL students and educators — no exceptions.
ICE has no place in our classrooms.
(Photo: Wright College chapter members standing in solidarity!)
#ICEOutSchools #Solidarity

Governor Pritzker, Put People Over Profits! Urge Governor JB Pritzker to stand up to MAGA billionaires and Trump's threats to public schools and universities, occupations of our cities, cuts to vital healthcare, state services, transit, and...

Community colleges can’t do more with less forever.

📢 Take action with IFT’s #FullFundingFridays and demand real investment in higher ed.

Write to Pritzker: zurl.co/mLVv5

President Tony Johnston called on the City Colleges Board of Trustees to join the campaign for progressive revenue in Illinois. We need to work together to demand full funding from the state. It's time for the ultra-wealthy to pay their fair share. #IFTStrong

In the near future, we could potentially see AI technology impact hiring practices, instructional design, student services, and much, much more. That’s why @ccctu1600.bsky.social released a new report: “Facing the AI Future: A Call to Action for Union Members.” ⬇️

MAJOR update: I'm honored to have the support of the 5,000+ members of @ccctu1600.bsky.social. Part of my own education came at a community college here in the 9th District, and I can’t wait to be a strong voice for college affordability and education workers in Congress!

Local 1600 is proud to share our early endorsements for the March 17, 2026 Primary!
These candidates have fought for our members, our students, and our colleges.
Meet the candidates ➜https://www.ccctu.org/post/early-endorsements-for-the-march-17-2026-primary-election

One of our Harper Faculty members, Dr. Pardess Mitchell, was recognized for her outstanding teaching by the ICCTA. Congrats, Pardess!
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More photos to share from No Kings Day! The rally downtown had incredible energy. We love to see everyone coming together to defend their communities, our neighbors, and our students. #union #nokings

Why did you march this past Saturday? Zach says he marched for our students who are at risk of losing Pell grants due to Trump's attacks on education. #union #NoKings