The Chicago Teachers Union is a labor union representing teachers in the Chicago public school system. It is an affiliate of the AFL-CIO and the American Federation of Teachers and has over 32,000 members. The current officers of the Chicago Teachers Union are: [http://www.suntimes.com/news/education/2387618,CST-NWS-ctu13.article President Karen Lewis], Vice President Jesse Sharkey, Recording Secretary Michael Brunson, and Financial Secretary Kristine Mayle.
