By Jesse Sharkey, President | January 28, 2022 | _News
File under: Action, COVID-19, Outdated, Payroll, Safety
One consequence of Mayor Lightfoot’s four-day lockout is that today’s paycheck is not a full one, due to the fight for safety in our schools during a lethal surge in the COVID-19 pandemic. But we continue to push Chicago Public Schools to reinstate those four days of work and wages, just as we continue to meet with CPS daily and hammer out enforcement issues in the new district Safety Agreement.
By CTU Communications | January 14, 2022 | _News
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The mayor’s lockout of CTU educators imposed additional economic hardship on members already wrestling with a wide range of hardships caused by the pandemic. To help cushion the blow, the AFT and the CTU are extending interest-free loans to any members who lost... 
By Christel Williams-Hayes, Recording Secretary and PSRP for Life | July 1, 2021 | _News
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Governor Pritzker signed a bill into law that extends last summer’s emergency COVID state unemployment insurance statute through September 4, 2021 — making most of our PSRPs eligible for unemployment benefits over this summer.
By CTU Communications | May 14, 2021 | _News, Enforcement Guidance
File under: COVID-19, democracy, FAQ, Outdated, Remote Learning
Members have posed a number of questions repeatedly in meetings about the new reopening agreement. This FAQ is an effort to answer some of the most common questions and points of confusion. Check back often; we are adding content all the time!
By CTU Communications | February 12, 2021 | _News, Grievance Wins
File under: COVID, Grievance, Outdated, Solidarity, Wage Theft
A brave few stepped forward and inspired us all throughout this fight. CPS agreed to reinstate all locked out members and drop discipline against them. The mayor and CPS refused to pay the wages they owe PSRPs and teachers who stood up for safety. We’re supporting them and fighting to get what they deserve.
By Chicago Teachers Union | January 27, 2021 | _News, Movement, Rights
File under: Collective Bargaining, COVID-19, Outdated, Remote Learning, Strike Ready
CTU members have voted to act for safety by all working remotely rather than complying with CPS orders for K-8 educators to work in unsafe buildings. We will also all respond to CTU retaliation (if there is any) with a strike. Many members still have questions. The answers below are meant to address concerns and confusion members have raised with us, so far.
By Chicago Teachers Union | October 27, 2010 | _News
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CTU forums on member healthcare organized to address upcoming changes Our healthcare costs are scheduled to increase due to the five-year contract negotiated by the previous Union administration, which ends a rate freeze and substantially increases our health care...By Chicago Teachers Union | October 13, 2010 | _News
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CTU is preparing to negotiate with the Board of Education over procedures to bring back our illegally fired members as ordered in the recent federal court decision. We are continuing to fight for all members impacted by the cuts. CTU is designing a recall policy that...By Chicago Teachers Union | September 17, 2010 | _News
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New survey available to assess professional development needs of teachers and PSRPs September 17, 2010 The Quest...By Chicago Teachers Union | September 17, 2010 | _News
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