Today’s remote work day of action for safe schools and safe reopening
As of today, our action is on as voted on by Chicago Teachers Union membership last weekend.
CTU calls for mediation to broker agreement on safe path to returning to schools
Teachers, clinicians, PSRPs, librarians and other staff want to return to welcoming and thriving schools, but that can’t happen until we put the health and safety precautions of our educators, our students and the larger community first.
CTU educators to mayor: land agreement on health metric, testing, vaccinations, safe path to reopening schools
CTU rank and file will gather at vaccine supersite Malcolm X College, as City’s Black and Brown neighborhoods struggle to access vaccine and CPS lock-out of educators looms. 6:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26: press conference — CTU rank and file members, vaccine...CTU educators respond to Biden call for safety in school reopening plans
Educators struggle to access vaccines, as mayor’s hand-picked school board still insists on forcing 10,000 more unvaccinated workers to teach in-person by Feb. 1. 4:30 p.m., TODAY, Monday, Jan. 25: press conference — CTU rank and file members, officers on...
Email Gov. Pritzker: Request HB2275 to Sign
On January 11, 2021, the Illinois Senate ratified HB2275, a bill that reinstates the bargaining rights taken from unions representing CPS employees back in 1995. The only remaining step in the repeal of the onerous 1995 language is for Governor J.B. Pritzker to sign the legislation. Send Gov. Pritzker a message urging him to request the legislation from House Speaker Welch so he can sign it.
CPS forces false choice on educators between lock-outs or safety for them and loved ones
As lock-outs continue, CPS has yet to vaccinate 1,500 health care professionals eligible for vaccine in December, as mayor’s hand-picked school board still insists on forcing 10,000 more unvaccinated educators to teach in-person by Feb. 1. 6:30 a.m., Monday,...CTU rank-and-file votes to save lives, continue to teach safely and remotely
Educators call on Mayor Lightfoot and CPS to adopt CDC health metric, agree to rigorous testing and allow educators to return as they’re vaccinated, among other concerns. CHICAGO, Jan. 24, 2021—In an unprecedented remote electronic vote, 71 percent of Chicago...
The latest CPS email, and the real plan for safe schools and communities
The district unilaterally, and with no agreement from our union, made the decision to move the return date for K-8 teachers back to Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. We currently have no agreement with the Board on a safe return to our school buildings.
Educators overwhelmingly vote in favor of safety, continued remote learning
Chicago Teachers Union members have voted to authorize all rank-and-file educators in Chicago Public Schools to conduct remote work only, starting tomorrow, Jan. 25, 2021.
Cast your vote for safety
For months, rank-and-file members have organized and agitated for an enforceable agreement that prioritizes safety, equity and trust. CPS has dragged its feet at the negotiating table, preferring to dictate terms rather than engage educators. That’s why we’re asking for all members to vote yes on taking action with the entire union in every District school!
Upcoming Events
Feb
3
Wed
4:30 pm
House of Delegates meeting
House of Delegates meeting
Feb 3 @ 4:30 pm
Find more information about the House of Delegates and its regular meetings on the HOD web page.
Feb
4
Thu
all-day
End of 2nd Quarter
End of 2nd Quarter
Feb 4 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education.
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all-day
School Improvement Day (Principa...
School Improvement Day (Principa...
Feb 5 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education.
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Mon
all-day
Presidents Day (Paid Holiday)
Presidents Day (Paid Holiday)
Feb 15 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education.
Mar
3
Wed
4:30 pm
Tentative House of Delegates mee...
Tentative House of Delegates mee...
Mar 3 @ 4:30 pm
Find more information about the House of Delegates and its regular meetings on the HOD web page.
