16 August 2025

Chicago Teachers Union, Mayor Brandon Johnson, Allegations, and Disregarding the Rules

I'm shocked to discover that a Chicago politician is being accused of something underhanded. Leaked video shows Brandon Johnson faced allegations of 'hiding' $8M in Chicago Teachers Union funds

The main story, as described in that headline/title.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced allegations that he hid millions of dollars from members of the Chicago Teachers Union while working for the union, video footage obtained by The Last Ward shows.

Then there is following the rules. Or not, if you're a union boss.

Union rules clearly state CTU must produce an audit for members every year. Specifically, the CTU financial secretary is required by union bylaws to “furnish an audited report of the Union which shall be printed in the Union’s publication.”

But Gates and Potter have refused to do that since 2020, so members filed a lawsuit. The union then filed a motion to dismiss that lawsuit, and a Cook County judge denied the motion.

Audited financial records? Don't you trust the union bosses? (The answer is apparently, "Hell No!")

Other news includes Chicago pension sweetener. Parking mandates for new construction. Governor Pritzker running for President.

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