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Responding to CPS ‘intent-to-return’ form, next steps in struggle for safe reopening and better remote learning
Dear fellow CTU members, As we get ready for a long holiday weekend, I wanted to update you on how every one of us can strengthen our struggle to improve remote learning and keep our members and students safe. That includes responding to the intent-to-return form that... read moreCPS must bargain with our union before setting date for return
CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2020—Chicago Teachers Union Deputy General Counsel Thaddeus Goodchild issued the following statement regarding today's Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board ruling that denied the Union's request for preliminary injunction in bargaining over...
CPS acquires air filters, yet clerks’ entire families continue to contract COVID-19
Mayor and CPS finally relent to releasing ventilation data, but fail to test HVAC systems properly or allow independent verification as parents and educators call for more transparency and involvement in safety discussions. CHICAGO, Nov. 4, 2020—Despite announcing an...
CPS is not reopening buildings on Monday, November 9
An update to members and allies on CPS reopening plans: Although some principals continue to tell staff otherwise, Chicago Public Schools officials told us during bargaining today that they do not plan to reopen school buildings to returning students and staff on...
Unions’ joint statement demands that every vote count, as leaders outline steps to protect integrity of election
5:00 p.m., Wed., Nov. 4: Labor...
Chicago Public Schools clerk, entire immediate family infected with COVID-19
Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools continue to force clerks, clerk assistants and technology coordinators to choose between their lives and their livelihoods.
Chicago area labor unions to issue statement, discuss steps to protect integrity of election
Unions commit to take whatever non-violent action is required to ensure a free and fair election in which all votes are counted, and that ensures peaceful transition of power. 11:00 a.m., TODAY, Mon., Nov. 2: Labor press conference, Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph....
Are you tired of worrying about school budget cuts, furloughs and layoffs?
If you’re tired of worrying about funding cuts and threats of teacher, PSRP and clinician layoffs, there is a way to fight back. The Fair Tax Amendment is the first item on the on the November ballot. Vote YES.
Insurance Open Enrollment runs November 2 through 13
Open Enrollment for Health Insurance will begin Monday, November 2. We suggest you review your current medical coverage to make sure it meets your needs.
Notice of Elections for the 2021-2023 Three Year Delegate Term
In accordance with Article V, Section 2 of the Chicago Teachers Union Constitution and By-Laws, the terms of office of current delegates will end on January 31, 2021. This means that all school delegates as well as other active member delegates, such as PSRP...
Charter school headlines for the week of Oct. 26
CTU leaders from Acero are fighting layoffs. The CTU New Organizing Committee and the Union’s Charter Division are both taking big steps. Meanwhile, Epic Academy and Namaste Charter School have each made important new agreements with the Union.
COVID Leaves of Absence Update
The following information supersedes any previous guidance about leaves of absence during the pandemic. Find out about special pandemic provisions for ADA accommodations, short-term disabilities, CDC regulations, emergency paid leave, FMLA and discretionary leave.
We know what real support for educators looks like. And Trump isn’t it.
VP Biden stands on a debate stage and calls for more funding for our schools, better ventilated buildings, smaller class sizes and increased educator staffing. Trump stands on stage at superspreader events and calls for schools to reopen amidst a surge in positive COVID-19 cases, and a U.S. death toll nearing 250,000.
CTU unveils school COVID-19 tracker as citywide positivity nears 8 percent
CHICAGO, Oct. 28, 2020—The Chicago Teachers Union today is launching its citywide, school COVID-19 tracker to...
We have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to secure our children’s future
We don’t need a tax system that is unfair and places more burden on working class families. We need a YES the Fair Tax amendment.
Parents demand answers to safety concerns as mayor pushes return to unsafe buildings
For Immediate Release | GEM: Grassroots Education Movement | CONTACT: Jianan Shi, 617-838-1420, jianan@ilraiseyourhand.org (courtesy repost on behalf of GEM groups) Over weekend, CPS announced twelve more schools with COVID cases, bringing total of schools with...
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