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My Rights

In every school and workplace, unity in action protects our members and the students we serve.

Together, our union fights to win.

Common Concerns
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Update on battles with charter school operators

Just as CPS has dragged its heels in bargaining while at the same time issuing backwards, ill-conceived and unworkable 'guidance' for remote learning in District schools, charter operators are also making dangerous or unworkable demands of workers and cutting their...

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When We Fight, We Win

Excessive Paperwork Arbitration Win for Washington HS Special Educators

The Union received a favorable decision in the arbitration of a grievance concerning excessive paperwork for special education teachers. The grievance, which arose at Washington High School, concerned additional paperwork requirements that CPS began to impose on special education teachers in 2016 as part of former CPS CEO Forrest Claypool’s scheme to deny students special education services.

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Common Concerns

Union members and staff stick up for our rights together. Find basic information here to help you solve common problems such as bully principals, grading issues or support for oversize classes.
Concerns

Grading, Testing & Paperwork

Benefit Days and Leaves

Preparation Periods

Administrative Transfers

Teacher Evaluations

Programming Issues

PSRP-Specific Issues

Substitute Teachers

Clinician-Specific Issues

Special Education

Bullying Administrators

Cleanliness & Safety

Standard Forms

Download forms for accident reports, grievance authorization, waivers, and other frequently needed forms.
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Handle a Grievance

A grievance is any workplace problem you may have. If a situation exists that runs counter to the law or your contract, the Union can help you fix it.
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My Contract

Your contract provides rights that generations of educators fought for and won. You need to know your rights to enforce them. Learn your contract. Study and discuss these rights with your coworkers. Together, Union members and staff can make our schools better places to teach and learn.
Your Contract

Connect with a Union Represent­ative

Every school and workplace has specific, expert staff devoted to helping you solve problems at work.
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CTU Speaks! Podcast

Our new podcast, CTU Speaks! is hosted by Andrea Parker and Jim Staros. We’ll chat about our union, enforcing our contract, and our fight for the schools our children and educators deserve.

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