The Rise and Fall of the Chicago Teachers Union

The Chicago Teachers Union or CTU has transformed the politics of the city of Chicago. The union won an incredible come from behind victory in the mayoral race, electing one of their own former middle school teacher Brandon Johnson as mayor. This interview was conducted on April 11th, a week after Johnson's victory at the Storied Chicago venue, The Hideout. In These Times magazine executive director Alex Han worked for two decades as a union community and political organizer in Chicago. Carlos Ramirez Rosa is a socialist city council member representing Chicago's 35th ward.