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Chicago Teachers Union members vote down effort to raise union dues to pay for political campaigns

Chicago Teachers Union members have rejected an effort to raise dues. The union's goal was to raise teacher dues to help pay for political campaigns.

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What happened Chicago Teachers Union members have rejected an effort to raise dues. The union's goal was to raise teacher dues to help pay for political campaigns.
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CenterChicago Teachers Union members vote down effort to raise union dues to pay for political campaigns

ABC7chicago.com · Center · News report

Right / center-rightEducators defeat Chicago Teachers Union’s proposed dues hike

Illinois Policy Institute · Right · News report

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ABC7chicago.comNews report · May 24, 4:21 AM

Chicago Teachers Union members vote down effort to raise union dues to pay for political campaigns

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Chicago Teachers Union members have rejected an effort to raise dues. The union's goal was to raise teacher dues to help pay for political campaigns.

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Illinois Policy InstituteNews report · May 23, 7:08 PM

Educators defeat Chicago Teachers Union’s proposed dues hike

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The union wanted to raise dues as much as $800 a year to pay for its leaders’ political activities.

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May 23, 7:08 PM: Illinois Policy Institute joined the source map.

May 24, 4:21 AM: ABC7chicago.com joined the source map.

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