Educators defeat Chicago Teachers Union’s proposed dues hike – Illinois Policy

The union wanted to increase dues by as much as $800 a year to fund even more political activities. In an FAQ provided to members ahead of the vote, the union also admitted to being investigated by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and audited by the U.S. Labor Department. But according to union leadership, with about 80 percent of schools counted, it appeared that “roughly 60 percent of members” voted no on the increase.