By CTU Communications | August 30, 2023 | Bulletin
File under: Brandon Johnson, ChiArts: Chicago High School for the Arts, Class Size, Strike
In this week’s bulletin: ChiArts to set strike date, back to school tour, 100 days of the Johnson administration, extreme heat, class size webinar, policy fellowship and more!
By CTU Communications | August 29, 2023 | _News, _News Advisory
File under: ChiArts: Chicago High School for the Arts, José Ochoa, Strike
ChiArts’ founder José Ochoa, management and foundation stand in the way of an equitable agreement to provide safe, supportive and well-resourced classrooms.
By Chris Geovanis | January 3, 2023 | _News
File under: Howard Brown Health Workers United, Strike
Unionized healthcare workers are on strike today through Thursday, January 5, at all Howard Brown Health locations across Chicago.
By CTU Communications | July 6, 2021 | _News, _Press Release
File under: charter operator, COVID-19, Latino Youth High School, Pilsen Wellness Center, Strike, Youth Connections Charter Schools
Charter operator receives 15% funding increase — yet lays off 1/6th of teachers for at-risk youth, proposes paltry wage increase that will widen wage gap between charter and nearly all other CPS and charter staff. 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 7: press conference with...By CTU Communications | June 9, 2021 | _News, _Press Release
File under: Epic 4, EPIC Academy charter school, Epic Four, Strike, Urban Prep
Teachers and staff in predominantly Black, all boys charter network win long sought-after special ed protections to which 30% of Urban Prep students are eligible, while EPIC students call on charter operator to reverse retaliatory firings of high school teachers. 4:00...By CTU Communications | June 8, 2021 | _News, _Press Release
File under: charter operator, Strike, Urban Prep
CTU and management bargained late into Monday, but remain far apart on issues that include probation, special education needs. 7:30 a.m. TODAY, Tuesday, June 8: socially distanced press conference with educators, parents. Urban Prep Englewood campus, 6201 S. Stewart...By CTU Communications | June 6, 2021 | _News, _Press Release
File under: Strike, Urban Prep
Management continues to reject language protecting special education students, classroom needs, student resources in contract negotiations that have dragged on for three years. 7:30 a.m. Monday, June 7: socially distanced press conference with educators, parents....By CTU Communications | June 1, 2021 | _News, _Press Release
File under: EPIC Academy charter school, Strike
Charter operator fired three key rank-and-file bargaining team members, as workers prepared to ratify first contract to improve supports for special education, classroom resources. 6:30 a.m. Wed., June 2: socially distanced press conference with parents, students,...
By Jesse Sharkey, CTU President | October 29, 2020 | _News
File under: Donald Trump, Election, Fair Tax, GOTV, Joe Biden, Stacy Davis Gates, Strike
VP Biden stands on a debate stage and calls for more funding for our schools, better ventilated buildings, smaller class sizes and increased educator staffing. Trump stands on stage at superspreader events and calls for schools to reopen amidst a surge in positive COVID-19 cases, and a U.S. death toll nearing 250,000.
By Jesse Sharkey, CTU President | May 5, 2020 | _News
File under: 52-week employees, Chicago Board of Education, Strike, Veteran Pay
We have reached agreements with the Chicago Board of Education regarding veteran (longevity) pay and strike pay for 52-week employees.