Bargaining Remote Learning

CTU News on COVID-19

A FAQ for CTU members on remote work action

14-04-2021

In an attempt to intimidate educators out of exercising their rights, CPS management has sent new communications changing policies and

CTU, CPS continue to bargain, as high school educators prepare to teach remotely

13-04-2021

Some progress at bargaining table, but Union seeks to land firm commitments for vaccinating students and vulnerable family members, landing

LSCs flex their muscle

13-04-2021

After a year of challenges, LSCs came out strong in the fight against the unsafe, reckless CPS reopening plan.

CPS must prioritize safety in elementary and high schools as COVID cases climb

12-04-2021

While Mayor admits COVID numbers going in wrong direction, CPS rejects vaccinating students/families or strengthening safety as CPS pushes to

CPS drags on accommodations, as CTU delegates vote to work remotely Wednesday if no agreement is landed

11-04-2021

Sticking points include Mayor Lori Lightfoot's refusal to use school vaccine sites to get shots to high school students and

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Bargaining Updates

Our students were promised equity. We're still waiting.

Bargaining update: Our fight for a fair contract for CPS students and educators

28-07-2019

Bargaining Update: CPS contract fight These past few weeks have been busy. On July 18 and 19, the CTU and

CTU VP Stacy Davis Gates provides update on day one of fact-finding, prospects for strike

18-07-2019

2:30 p.m. briefing will take place at the office of CPS lead counsel Jim Franczek, 300 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago.

TODAY, 4:30PM – Bargaining update: Latest CPS contract proposals fail students

11-07-2019

4:30 p.m. TODAY, Thurs., July 11: press conference/bargaining update CTU headquarters, 1901 W. Carroll, Chicago Less than eight weeks before

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Stay informed and take action for student and educator safety

Resources to Aid School Communities

CTU staff have been compiling and vetting resources available for our students and their families to cope with the COVID-19 crisis. From healthcare to housing assistance, from food assistance to unemployment rights and including regional and mutual aid resources, this page is a hub of supports for our school communities.

Resource Hub Student Borrower COVID-19 Relief

LSC Resolutions on Safety

Local School Councils across the district have passed resolutions on the reckless CPS plan for reopening. If you want to organize a resolution for your school’s LSC, you’ll find sample resolutions and other useful information on our LSC Information page.

PPC and PSC Remote Guidance

Professional Problems Committees (PPCs in district schools, PSCs in charter schools) are crucial for establishing workplace norms collaboratively. Find guidance about remotely convening these essential bodies established by our contracts.

Remote PPC/PSC Guide

Teaching Resources

CTU Remote Learning Guidance

Quest Center PD

CTUF Quest Center continues to support members through the re-licensure process all professional development (PD) needs by continuing to provide high-level, online PD offerings that are either Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) PD Hour bearing, CPS Lane Placement Credit bearing, or both. In addition, they offer some short but impactful PD offerings that can be attended and completed in about an hour online.

Quest Center PD Offerings

Those PD offerings include:

Distance Learning During School Closures
Google Meet and Chat For Online Communication
Scratch: Anyone Can Code Online
Exploring the World Without Leaving Your Chair: Google Maps, Earth, Arts & Culture
How Can I Read If I Can’t Go To The Library? E-books To The Rescue!
Google Forms: Assessment From Afar