Photo 10 Sep 176 notes chicagohistorymuseum: In 1897, local elementary school teachers created the Chicago Teachers’ Federation (CTF), the first teacher’s union in the country. Above: CTF leader Margaret Haley (center) and her supporters demanded the resignation of the city’s superintendent of education in 1913. Want a copy of this photo?  > Visit our Rights and Reproductions Department and give them this number: DN-0061817

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In 1897, local elementary school teachers created the Chicago Teachers’ Federation (CTF), the first teacher’s union in the country. Above: CTF leader Margaret Haley (center) and her supporters demanded the resignation of the city’s superintendent of education in 1913.

Want a copy of this photo?  
> Visit our Rights and Reproductions Department and give them this number: DN-0061817

via Chicago History in Pictures.

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