Chicago school worker says she was assaulted for crossing picket line
Chicago school worker says she was assaulted for crossing picket line
Yedidah Reuben said two union members attacked her for trying to work.
Mendota teachers who don’t want to strike: Here are your options
Mendota teachers who don’t want to strike: Here are your options
A teacher strike in Mendota, Illinois has lasted more than a week – but not all teachers in the small community may want to be on strike.
Chicago teachers who don’t want to be on strike have options
Chicago teachers who don’t want to be on strike have options
The Chicago Teachers Union walked out on strike Oct. 17, but teachers who are not members of the union have more freedom to decide whether to return to their students.
Chicago Teachers Union on strike for third time in 7 years
Chicago Teachers Union on strike for third time in 7 years
After rejecting an offer based on recommendations of a neutral third-party report, Illinois’ largest teachers’ union walked out on their students Oct. 17.
CTU is out on strike: 6 things you need to know
CTU is out on strike: 6 things you need to know
The Chicago Teachers Union went on strike despite an offer that would boost average pay to nearly $100,000. Here’s who is getting hurt and the true costs of the strike.
CTU’s mayoral candidate lost. Now it would rather strike than deal with the winner.
CTU’s mayoral candidate lost. Now it would rather strike than deal with the winner.
Chicago Teachers Union backed Toni Preckwinkle for mayor of Chicago, donating nearly $300,000 to her campaign. But Lori Lightfoot won – and now CTU is on strike for the third time in seven years despite her generous offer.
2 Cook County commissioners each collect over $100K from Chicago Teachers Union
2 Cook County commissioners each collect over $100K from Chicago Teachers Union
Records show two Cook County Board members representing Chicago-area districts have each collected more than $100,000 from the Chicago Teachers Union atop their $85,000 commissioner salaries.
Illinois law makes teacher strikes easiest in Chicago out of 10 largest U.S. school districts
Illinois law makes teacher strikes easiest in Chicago out of 10 largest U.S. school districts
Teacher strikes are illegal in 8 of the top 10 largest school districts in the nation. Maybe that’s why the Chicago Teachers Union is on strike for the third time in seven years.
Chicago teachers’ strike, salary demands ignore what Chicagoans can afford
Chicago teachers’ strike, salary demands ignore what Chicagoans can afford
During the past 10 years, the median salary for a Chicago teacher has grown 75% faster than the median salary for private-sector Chicago workers.
CTU says union contract negotiations should be livestreamed to the public. It has a point.
CTU says union contract negotiations should be livestreamed to the public. It has a point.
In calling for livestreamed negotiations, CTU highlights need for transparency in Illinois public employee negotiations.
Chicago teachers who don’t want to strike: Here are your options
Chicago teachers who don’t want to strike: Here are your options
Chicago Teachers Union has announced a strike authorization vote for Sept. 24 through Sept. 26, but teachers who are not members of the union have more freedom to decide whether to honor the strike.
CTU strikes mostly harm minority students, low income families
CTU strikes mostly harm minority students, low income families
While the city, Chicago Public Schools and taxpayers are all at financial risk from Chicago Teachers Union demands, it is ultimately students who will pay the highest price if the union strikes for the third time in seven years.
Chicago Teachers Union uses students as pawns in political power play
Chicago Teachers Union uses students as pawns in political power play
CTU will continue to fight with the mayor over the next two weeks. Whether they actually walk out remains to be seen. But their behavior has already revealed what union power politics is all about – and who pays the price.
CTU demands are an insult to average Chicago taxpayers
CTU demands are an insult to average Chicago taxpayers
Property tax collections for Chicago Public Schools have grown nearly twice as fast as the typical Chicago household income.