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CTU, CPS continue to bargain, as high school educators prepare to teach remotely
Some progress at bargaining table, but Union seeks to land firm commitments for vaccinating students and vulnerable family members, landing terms to minimize COVID spread, as cases mount among young people. 7 a.m. TODAY, Wednesday, April 14: Press... read moreLSCs flex their muscle
After a year of challenges, LSCs came out strong in the fight against the unsafe, reckless CPS reopening plan.
Notice of Election to Fill Vacancies on the CTU Executive Board
There are three (3) vacancies to fill unexpired terms of Elementary Teacher Functional Vice Presidents on the CTU Executive Board.
CPS must prioritize safety in elementary and high schools as COVID cases climb
While Mayor admits COVID numbers going in wrong direction, CPS rejects vaccinating students/families or strengthening safety as CPS pushes to reopen high schools in new surge. 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 13: Press conference with CTU educators, CTU officers on safety...
CPS drags on accommodations, as CTU delegates vote to work remotely Wednesday if no agreement is landed
Sticking points include Mayor Lori Lightfoot's refusal to use school vaccine sites to get shots to high school students and vulnerable family members, as COVID again tops 8 percent positivity in some South Side neighborhoods. 7 a.m. Monday., April 12: Press conference...
Important victory at Acero
Sisters and Brothers: An outpouring of rank-and-file support for common sense safety provisions empowered CTU's bargaining team at Acero charter school to win some critical safety demands that will protect both high school and elementary educators. CTU members at...
Mayor Lightfoot’s appointed Board of Ed rejects ending racist school policies
The mayor's handpicked school board refuses to address or remedy persistent discriminatory policies that target Black and Brown schools and educators for layoffs, closures and termination. CHICAGO, April 8, 2021—A federal judge has set a date of June 8 for a...
The safety of students and school communities is our utmost concern
If CPS and the mayor want to continue increasing the number of students in school buildings, they must have a centralized plan to vaccinate students aged 16 and older, and help their family members secure access to vaccinations as well.
Resolution on High School Reopening
This resolution was passed by the CTU House of Delegates at its April 7, 2021 meeting.
Resolution: Stop Violence Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
This resolution was passed by the House of Delegates at its April 7, 2021 monthly meeting.
Resolution: Anti-Racism and Culturally Sustaining Curriculum as a School Priority
This resolution was passed by the House of Delegates at its April 7, 2021 monthly meeting.
Resolution: Support for the Empowering Communities for Public Safety Ordinance
This resolution was passed by the CTU House of Delegates at its April 7, 2021 meeting.
Union-Wide Resolution for Special Education, Pre-K, Itinerant, and Clinician Reopening Priorities
This resolution was passed by the House of Delegates at its April 7, 2021 monthly meeting.
Judge to set trial date in case charging CPS with racial discrimination in school turnarounds
Lightfoot, who once defended investment firm Merrill Lynch against discrimination charges, has opportunity to address and remedy persistent racism in the school district that she leads. 1:30 p.m. Thurs., April 8: Virtual hearing on trial date, settlement conference....
Bargaining Update on HS Reopening
Officers and high school rank-and-file bargaining team members held a bargaining update over Facebook Live on April 6. A link to the video and a text summary are found in this post.
Their fight is our fight
Southeast Side teachers, students join the fight against General Iron
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Our podcast, CTU Speaks! is hosted by Andrea Parker and Jim Staros. We’ll chat about our union, enforcing our contract, and our fight for the schools our students and educators deserve.
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Our podcast, CTU Speaks! is hosted by Andrea Parker and Jim Staros. We’ll chat about our union, enforcing our contract, and our fight for the schools our students and educators deserve.
