Additional CPS funding falls far short of meeting classroom, contract needs
With Chicago Public Schools still around $2 billion from adequacy, deficiencies in this budget point to the district’s failure to recognize the real needs of its students.
Mendoza cements Lightfoot’s role as Rahm’s heir apparent
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CTU to rally for fair contracts for charter educators, announce strike vote dates
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CTU stands with CSO strikers as Mabie and fellow board members wage war on pensions for musicians and teachers
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When it comes to public education, Toni Preckwinkle is the best choice for mayor.
Scraps for schools comes with distorted priorities, huge handouts to wealthy developers
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UIC, give your graduate workers a fair contract
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CTU bargaining update
CTU President Jesse Sharkey with a bargaining update for our rank-and-file members, and an overview of Union goals, campaigns and priorities as we move toward spring.
General CTU Announcement
Register now for the Chicago Teachers and Staff Emergency Resource Summit
The unfortunate circumstances regarding recent Chicago Public School closings can be devastating to the faculty and staff of each school affected by this unprecedented event. But the question that has not been addressed and still goes unanswered is...
What about the teachers and staff?
The Chicago Teachers and Staff Emergency Resource Summit will provide some answers. This free event, hosted by the Bogan Quarters Inc. – Housing Counseling Service (HCS), will be held at the JLM Community Center Monday, July 1, 2013, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Registered participants will learn how to apply for benefits and resources available now for teachers and staff affected by Chicago Public School closings. Topics of discussion include:
- Housing
- Unemployment
- Healthcare
Speakers include representatives from:
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) – Illinois Hardest Hit Fund Program (IHHF)
- The Illinois Hardest Hit Program offers up to 18 months of immediate temporary assistance to homeowners who are unemployed or underemployed to catch up or maintain their payments (up to $35,000)
- Immediate enrollment through the Bogan Quarters Inc. – HCS (an official IHHF sponsor agency) will be available at the event.
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) – Pilsen
- IDES will provide information regarding current and available resources for employment and training for teachers and faculty that are seeking immediate help or who are looking to seek opportunities in different careers.
The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership – Nation Able Network
- The CCWP creates a seamless operation that maximizes available positions for job-seekers and offers companies a much larger applicant pool. Residents of Chicago and suburban Cook County are provided with employment training, placement and educational opportunities.
CountyCare-Cook County Health & Hospitals System – NEW
- County Care is an Illinois Medicaid program for adults. Potential members that qualify for County Care are provided with services including inpatient/ outpatient hospital services, emergency room care, prescription drug coverage, dental, clinical services, mental health services and more!
Chicago Teachers and Staff
Emergency Resource Summit
JLM Community Center
2622 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60612
Monday, July 1 - 9am to noon
To attend this event, please visit
www.ctsers.org and register today!
For more information, please call 773-826-9804
