Three CTU members filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the union. Questioning the union’s approximately $2.2 million in donations to Johnson’s campaign for mayor, the complaint alleges CTU “breached its duty of fair representation to its members” in using membership dues for political purposes, contrary to a policy stated in the union’s member handbook.

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Chicago Ald. Anthony Beale responded to this report with the following statement: “Not paying your water bill and owing the city over $3,000 when you make over $175,000 per year as a paid lobbyist like Brandon Johnson is ridiculous and irresponsible. Johnson is earning a six figure salary as a union lobbyist and another taxpayer funded salary as a County Commissioner, he wants to raise taxes by $800 Million, but won’t even pay his own bills. Chicago needs a Mayor who can manage our city, not someone who can’t even manage his own money