Robert Bartlett was a science teacher who taught in the Chicago suburbs. He is an associate member of the Caucus of Rank and File Educators. Since his retirement in 2018 he has been part of a Solidarity Squad to help teachers preparing to strike. He previously worked in the rail industry.
Brandon Johnson Defeats Political Establishment in Chicago
My Life as a Union Activist
Against the Current, No. 216, January-February 2022
Opening Up the Schools?
Against the Current No. 208, September/October 2020
Chicago Teachers Strike, Win
Against the Current, No. 205, March/April 2020
The UTLA Victory in Context
Against the Current, No. 199, March/April 2019
Chicago Charter Teachers Strike, Win
Against the Current, No. 199, March/April 2019
Chicago Teachers Settle Contract
Against the Current, No. 186, January/February 2017
Fighting for "Schools We Deserve"
Against the Current, No. 185, November/December 2016
Budgeting Disaster and Charters
Against the Current, No. 185, November/December 2016
Can Chicago Teachers Win Again?
Against the Current, No. 179, November/December 2015
Two Years After the CTU Strike
Against the Current, No. 173, November/December 2014
Looking Inside the Education Crisis
Against the Current, No. 166, September/October 2013
Update: Chicago's School War
Against the Current, No. 165, July/August 2013
Chicago Teachers Strike Back
Against the Current, No. 161, November/December 2012
Chicago Teachers' Strike Looms
Against the Current, No. 160, September/October 2012
Evidence and Evolution: A Controversial Theory
Against the Current, No. 121, March/April 2006