By Kurt Hilgendorf | April 28, 2023 | Legislative Update, News
File under: Charter, charter organizing, Charter Schools, Legislative, Neutrality Agreement, PSRP, PSRPs
Two key CTU legislative initiatives passed through committees this week and now go to the full legislative chamber for consideration: one bill requires union neutrality agreements for charter schools and the other allows retired PSRPs to work as substitute paras.
By Maria Moreno, Financial Secretary | January 13, 2023 | News
File under: CTU Delegates, Delegate Election, PSRPs, Union democracy
On February 6 and 7, 2023, remote nominations meetings will be held for citywide functional groups that have delegate vacancies. If there are more candidates than vacant positions, an electronic election will be held on February 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2023.
By Ronnie Reese | September 17, 2021 | ACTS, News
File under: CTU contract, CTU-ACTS, PSRPs, Substitute Teachers, unemployment compensation
The Union has won an appeal of an IDEAS ruling that found PSRPs whos chose to spread out their 10 month’s of wages over 12 months ineligible for unemployment. Also, please remember teacher assistants and SECAs are only allowed to be used as substitutes for up to 60 minutes and only in the case of a temporary emergency.
By Christel Williams-Hayes, Recording Secretary and PSRP for Life | February 3, 2021 | News
File under: COVID-19, PSRPs, vaccination
Our school clerks have been receiving emails letting them know that they are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Once again, your solidarity is moving CPS leadership to do better by our rank-and-file members!
By Maria Moreno, Financial Secretary | October 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
File under: Clinicians, CTU Election, Delegate, Delegate Election, PSRPs
The Rules and Elections Committee has determined these procedures for conducting elections to fill citywide delegate vacancies while in-person meetings are not possible.
By Christel Williams-Hayes, CTU Recording Secretary | June 13, 2020 | News
File under: PSRP, PSRPs
Important PSRP info on end-of-year assignments and summer unemployment benefits.
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 Maria Moreno, Financial Secretary | December 23, 2019 | News
File under: Clinicians, CTU Election, Delegate, Delegate Election, PSRP, PSRPs
Nominations to fill Citywide Teacher, PSRP and Clinician Delegate vacancies will be held at the Chicago Teachers Union, 1901 W. Carroll Avenue on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 and Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
By CTU Communications | November 20, 2019 | News
File under: PSRP, PSRP Day, PSRPs
Schools can’t function properly without PSRPs, yet despite all they do, we too often forget to tell them “Thank You.” So let’s tell them today, thank you!
By CTU Communications | August 22, 2019 | News, Press Release
File under: fair contract, Lightfoot, Lori Lightfoot, Pritzker, PSRP, PSRPs, wages
Legislation sets minimum wage standards pegged to cost of living for underpaid public educators. CHICAGO, August 22, 2019—Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statement today in response to Governor Pritzker’s signing of...