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File under: Collective Bargaining, COVID-19, Outdated, Remote Learning, Strike Ready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 Eric Ruder | January 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
File under: Remote Learning, Solidarity, Strike Ready
Download this virtual background to show you’re teaching remotely in solidarity with Clerks, Tech Cos, Clinicians, Pre-K to 8th Grade and Cluster teachers.
By CTU Communications | January 22, 2021 | _News
File under: COVID-19, democracy, Remote Learning, Strike Ready
For months, rank-and-file members have organized and agitated for an enforceable agreement that prioritizes safety, equity and trust. CPS has dragged its feet at the negotiating table, preferring to dictate terms rather than engage educators. That’s why we’re asking for all members to vote yes on taking action with the entire union in every District school!
By Jesse Sharkey, CTU President | August 26, 2019 | _News
File under: Contract, CTU contract, Jesse Sharkey, Strike Ready
As most CTU members return to work, President Jesse Sharkey shared this message of welcome and solidarity with our members.
By CTU Communications | August 26, 2019 | _News, _Press Release
File under: Contract, CTU contract, Jesse Sharkey, Lori Lightfoot, mayor, Strike Ready
CPS has yet to meaningfully address union proposals to alleviate critical staff shortages, hundreds of overcrowded classrooms and desperate resource shortages in school communities. Watch today’s press conference; download detailed explanation of rejection and...