CTU frontline educators battle deep staffing cuts at CICS charter schools
1:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 23: Press availability via Zoom. CICS management continues to hoard $35 million in public education funds, while proposing layoffs that will undercut students’ educations, derail ability to support special needs students. CHICAGO—CTU...CTU members at Passages unanimously vote to accept tentative agreement
New contract cements protections for immigrant and special education students, raises wage floor and rights for educators to levels in CPS district-run schools. CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2019—Chicago Teachers Union members at Passages charter school voted unanimously today to...
Victory in Passages strike, as charter operator agrees to demands that CPS rejects for striking CTU district educators
STRIKE SCHEDULE: Saturday and Sunday, October 26-7 10:00 a.m., TODAY, Saturday, 10/26/19: Labor and Community Solidarity Rally! Family-friendly rally, celebration and show of solidarity for striking CTU and SEIU Local 73 workers, cosponsored by the Chicago Federation...10/25 CTU strike schedule/bargaining update: No agreement yet, but real progress at bargaining table
STRIKE SCHEDULE: TODAY, Friday, October 25 6:30 a.m.: Picket lines go up at all 500+ CPS district-run schools, PLUS Passages Charter strike picket line at 1643 W Bryn Mawr 7:30 a.m./SPANISH Language: CTU President Jesse Sharkey, CTU officer Maria Moreno. Lane Tech,...
CTU Passages charter strikers to protest charter operator greed at high-rent fundraiser
6:00 p.m.: Picket/press conference, Passages charter teachers at charter operator’s ‘gala’ fundraiser, 825 W. Erie Charter CEO makes same $250,00 salary to run one school as CPS CEO makes to run over 500, in naked example of operator self-enrichment...Upcoming Events
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22
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5:00 pm
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[...]
Oct
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Wed
4:45 pm
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.
Oct
12
Mon
all-day
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.
Nov
4
Wed
4:45 pm
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.
Nov
5
Thu
all-day
First Quarter Ends
First Quarter Ends
Nov 5 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education.
Nov
6
Fri
all-day
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.
Nov
11
Wed
all-day
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.
Nov
18
Wed
all-day
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.
Nov
19
Thu
all-day
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.
