By Christel Williams-Hayes | December 13, 2022 | Chicago Union Teacher, Departments
File under: Christel Williams Hayes, PSRP: Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel
PSRPs often go the extra mile to accommodate the needs of our school communities. But during the winter holidays, that extra mile may seem more like a 5 k marathon. PSRP for life Christel Williams-Hayes has some tips for how to finish the holiday race.
By Christel Williams-Hayes, Recording Secretary | November 17, 2020 | Chicago Union Teacher, Departments, News
File under: Arbitration, Chicago Board of Education, Christel Williams Hayes, Clerks, COVID-19, Lori Lightfoot, school clerks, technology coordinators
An independent arbitrator found that school buildings are unsafe and ordered that clerks and other staff should be allowed to work remotely at least four days a week. But the mayor decided she’s above the law and refused to abide by that ruling.
By Christel Williams-Hayes | May 13, 2020 | News
File under: Christel Williams Hayes, COVID-19, PSRPs
PSRPs are the bedrock of our school communities during normal times. But during the COVID-19 crisis, their dedication and support for our families is more important than ever.
By CTU Communications | September 30, 2019 | News, Press Release
File under: Bargaining, Bargaining Update, Chicago Board of Education, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Teachers Union, Christel Williams Hayes, Class Size, CPS: Chicago Public Schools, CTU contract, Jesse Sharkey, Lashawn Wallace, Lashawn Wallace teaching assistant paraprofessionals, paraprofessionals, Special Education, teaching assistant
With mayor now effectively bargaining in public, CTU proposes livestreaming negotiating sessions to give families, educators, public a seat at the table. CHICAGO, Sept. 30, 2019—In a maneuver to publicly spin the mayor’s Friday ‘offer’ to CTU...By CTU Communications | May 17, 2019 | News, Press Release
File under: Christel Williams Hayes, CTU, CTU Election, Jesse Sharkey, Lori Lightfoot, Maria Moreno, Stacy Davis Gates
Election underscores internal democracy inside CTU, rank and file support for equity for students and their families, and dignity and respect for educators. CHICAGO, May 17, 2019—Today the members of the CTU voted to re-elect the Caucus of Rank and File Educators...
