December 10, 2021

Drunita Steward – Chicago Teachers Union

Drunita Steward taught secondary mathematics  for over 35 years and has served as a Chicago Teachers Union delegate for over 45 years both as an Active Teacher and a Retired Teacher. Her roles at CTU include District Supervisor and organizer for retired delegates. She is also an active member of the Chicago Metro Retirees chapter of the IARA, the American Federation of Teachers Black caucus of Chicago, Coalition of Labor Union Women of Chicago, Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees, Women’s Legislative Leadership Project, and she serves at Holiness Is The Way Church and Holiness Homes of Visions

Drunita received a bachelor’s degree from Chicago State University, two master’s degrees, one from  National Louis University, and another from Illinois Institution of Technology, both in mathematics and education. Her honors include receiving the Living the Legacy Award  from the American Federation of Teachers Women’s Rights Committee for her over 40 years of service. 

“I have always agreed with the mission of the IARA. This is  part of my belief to ensure social, economic justice and full civil rights for all citizens especially for our Retired  workers who have laid many stepping stones for us to continue the route of enjoying lives of dignity, personal, family fulfillment and security.”