What we need to improve the remote learning experience
CPS and the mayor may want to pretend this is a normal school year, but it’s not.
Victory on work hours for clinicians
After sharing our concerns and demands in numerous special education committee and impact bargaining meetings, ODLSS withdrew its position that clinicians must be available to support remote learning activities for six hours per day. Instead, they will follow the mutually agreed work hours…
Update on retroactive pay, veteran pay and outstanding strike issues
After fighting on picket lines for 11 days—six of them unpaid—we still had to fight Chicago Public Schools for wages and benefits already earned. Here is where we stand as we enter Winter Break.
Chicago Teachers Union reaches Tentative Agreement for new contract with Chicago Public Schools
The Chicago Teachers Union yesterday reached a Tentative Agreement for a new contract with Chicago Public Schools. Regrettably, the same can’t be said about instructional make-up days for students.
My thoughts on our union’s historic teachers strike
Lori, keep your promises and let’s get this done. Our members have resolve and will not relent when it comes to the families they serve.
Lightfoot rips off CPS of $100 million, robs students and thwarts contract settlement
Mayor brags about providing CPS with $100M TIF surplus that she promptly grabs back for pension payments City should be paying, cops in schools for which City previously paid. CHICAGO—The TIF slush funds that the mayor giveth, the mayor also taketh away. Chicago Mayor...
CPS refusal to allocate $38M—one half of one percent of budget—is stalling tentative agreement
CHICAGO—CTU President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statement today in response to claims from the mayor and CPS about what separates the parties at the bargaining table. “Thirty eight million dollars—one half of one percent of CPS’ annual budget—is...
Monday strike schedule; “great” CPS offer only 1/3 of CPS class size issues, staffing proposals still fall short
STRIKE SCHEDULE: Monday, October 28 7:30 a.m.: CTU President Jesse Sharkey, Locke Elementary. 2828 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago 7:30 a.m./SPANISH LANGUAGE: CTU officer Maria Moreno, Schubert Elementary School, 2727 N. Long Ave. 9:30 a.m.: Students standing with CTU!...
CPS continues to balk at spending fraction of 1% of budget to settle contract
CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2019—CTU President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statement Sunday evening, as CPS CEO Janice Jackson made her first appearance at the bargaining table. Right now at the bargaining table, CPS is refusing to invest barely half of one percent of...
Fraction of 1% of annual district budget stands between CTU and CPS in agreement
Board of Ed President del Valle signs pledge to advocate for needs of school district’s most vulnerable learners, as Chance the Rapper sends shout-out to CTU strikers from SNL. CHICAGO, October 27, 2019—With Saturday’s bargaining session stretching over fourteen hours...Upcoming Events
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Community Control of the Police:...
Community Control of the Police:...
Sep 22 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The CTU has formally supported the Civilian Police Accountability Council proposal since 2015. Hear 20th Ward Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor, 35th Ward Alderman Carlos Rosa, CTU Member Tara Stamps and CAARPR Executive Director Frank Chapman among[...]
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House of Delegates meeting
House of Delegates meeting
Oct 7 @ 4:45 pm
Find more information about the House of Delegates and its regular meetings on the HOD web page.
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Indigenous Peoples Day (Paid Hol...
Indigenous Peoples Day (Paid Hol...
Oct 12 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education.
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House of Delegates meeting
House of Delegates meeting
Nov 4 @ 4:45 pm
Find more information about the House of Delegates and its regular meetings on the HOD web page.
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First Quarter Ends
First Quarter Ends
Nov 5 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education.
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School Improvement Day (Principa...
School Improvement Day (Principa...
Nov 6 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education.
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Veterans Day (School In Session)
Veterans Day (School In Session)
Nov 11 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education.
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Elementary Report Card Pickup
Elementary Report Card Pickup
Nov 18 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education.
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High School Report Card Pickup
High School Report Card Pickup
Nov 19 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education.
