By Christel Williams-Hayes, Recording Secretary | April 1, 2022 | _News, Chicago Union Teacher, Departments
File under: Christel William-Hayes, COVID-19, Mental Health, PSRP: Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel
The Internet and the news are awash with stories of how young people are dealing with the stress and anxiety of the pandemic. Educators are reporting more discipline problems, students acting out and even engaging in self harm. And the PSRPs in our school are on the frontlines dealing with these crises.
By Annette Rizzo, Benefits Coordinator | October 30, 2020 | _News
File under: Health, Health Care Benefits, Insurance, Mental Health
Open Enrollment for Health Insurance will begin Monday, November 2. We suggest you review your current medical coverage to make sure it meets your needs.
By Annette Rizzo, CTU Health and Benefits Coordinator | April 4, 2020 | _News
File under: coronavirus, COVID-19, Health, Health Care Benefits, Mental Health, Telehealth
Teachers have been using this week to work with their principal on a remote learning strategy and will be paid through PHE. Members will also be paid their earned vacation pay for Spring Break, April 6-10. Upon returning from vacation, members will begin teleworking.
By Annette Rizzo, CTU Benefits Specialist | March 24, 2020 | _News
File under: coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Care Benefits, Mental Health, PPO, Telehealth
CTU members with the PPO health plan can obtain unlimited telehealth mental health sessions. Three are free. Subsequent visits are covered according to the plan…
By CTU Communications | April 3, 2017 | Health, Justice
File under: incarceration, Mental Health, police brutality, trauma
New research is emerging that further emphasizes how important public resources and social services are to our Chicago neighborhoods. A study published in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities highlights the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder...
