Stipends for IEP Interpreters
The deadline in 2020 is Friday, June 12 for stipends won in our latest contract for language interpreters in IEP meetings.
A strong contract is only as good as its enforcement
Some recent victories from the CTU Grievance Department!
Strike dovetails with public pressure to spark progress from CPS at table
10A TODAY, Sat, Oct. 19: Rally—Safe Staffing in Our Hospitals! Clinicians In Our Schools! Douglas Park, Ogden and California, across the street from Mt. Sinai hospital. SEE BELOW for full Saturday schedule. At last, CPS shows willingness to bargain on key equity...
Bargaining update and Sunday prayer service for CTU members
The CTU’s proposed structure is designed to phase in real equity for students who are routinely denied access to school nurses, social workers, other desperately needed staff. Livestream of today’s CTU announcement is at this link. CHICAGO, Oct. 12,...
Our students deserve smaller classes – and CPS needs to put it in writing
Almost 25% of elementary students are trapped in overcrowded classes, and 35% of high school students attend at least one overcrowded class. CHICAGO, October 9, 2019—No matter where you live in the City, Chicagoans agree: students deserve a high-quality, world-class...
CTU and SEIU Local 73 join forces for weekend art build as unions prepare for possible strike
1 p.m.–2:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5: Press availability with art build volunteers CTU HQ, 1901 W. Carroll Ave., Chicago Artists, educators, activists, parents, students and other community allies will come together over the weekend to build the visual backdrop to a...
CTU delegates vote unanimously to strike on Oct. 17 if contract has not been settled
Strike would put 35,000 workers with the CTU and SEIU Local 73 on the picket lines in bid to force CPS to invest portion of over $1 billion in annual new revenue in student needs. Click for link to livestream of union’s press conference tonight. CHICAGO, October...
Despite CPS spin, ‘offer’ falls far short for low-wage teaching assistants, classroom needs
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...
Clergy oversee strike vote count as bargaining drags
4:00 p.m. TODAY, Tues, Sept. 25: Press conference CTU HQ, 1901 W. Carroll Ave., Chicago CTU will provide update on bargaining, as third top Dem presidential candidate declares solidarity with educators in battle for better learning conditions for students. CHICAGO—CTU...
CPS needs checks and balances to protect students
Blistering DOE report and oversight is no guarantee that lack of accountability will end. CHICAGO, September 12, 2019—CTU Vice President Stacy Davis Gates issued the following statement in response to the federal Department of Education’s report on CPS’...Upcoming Events
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PPC Training
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Training in how to convene and use PPCs during the pandemic. Zoom Registration Your Professional Problems Committee (PPC) is the key to enforcing our hard-won contract in your building. In addition to the usual issues[...]
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Training in how to convene and use PPCs during the pandemic. Zoom Registration Your Professional Problems Committee (PPC) is the key to enforcing our hard-won contract in your building. In addition to the usual issues[...]
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Indigenous Peoples Day (Paid Hol...
Indigenous Peoples Day (Paid Hol...
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First Quarter Ends
First Quarter Ends
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