Federal court dismisses Chicago Teachers Union’s election lawsuit
A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit brought by the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) against Educators 4 Excellence. The case centred on alleged campaign violations during a union election. A three-judge panel, including Judges Aaron Judge, Joshua Kolar, and Nancy Maldonado, sided with the lower court’s decision. Judge Aaron Judge wrote the opinion, explaining that Congress had not intended for unions to file this type of legal action under the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA). The ruling closes the case, leaving CTU without legal recourse against Educators 4 Excellence. The decision reinforces existing limits on private lawsuits under the LMRDA. Federal courts, including the Supreme Court, have now repeatedly confirmed these restrictions in similar disputes.
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