By Chris Geovanis | April 9, 2019 | _News, _Press Release, ACTS
File under: Charter, Charter Schools, Contract, CTU-ACTS, James Mabie, Jim Mabie, Strike
Five charter schools could strike in coming weeks, as educators battle for living wages, adequate student supports, pension rights, protections for immigrant and diverse learners. Press conference can be viewed at this link. CHICAGO—After two historic strikes against...
By CTU Communications | March 20, 2019 | _News, _Press Release, ACTS
File under: Charter, ChiArts: Chicago High School for the Arts, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Contract, CSO, James Mabie, Jim Mabie, Pensions, Strike
Wealthy CSO board treasurer James Mabie co-founded ChiArts high school—and both outfits refuse to fund workers’ pensions. CHICAGO—Finance executives have salivated for decades at the prospect of getting their hands on workers’ retirement nest eggs and the...