CTU inches closer to potential strike as fact-finding begins
The Chicago Teachers Union is inching closer to a potential strike. This week marked the beginning of what’s known as a fact-finding hearing, which is required before a strike can ...
Chicago teachers strike threat elevated as CTU leader cries foul
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates says a fact-finding process underway now is “stacked against” the CTU, opening the door for a strike as early as March.
CPS and CTU start ‘fact-finding’ in an attempt to settle monthslong contract negotiations
Since being established in state law in 2010, the fact-finding process has been used three times. In two of those cases, teachers ultimately went on strike.
CTU reaches stalemate in Chicago Public Schools negotiations; strike potential closer to reality
Chicago Public Schools and the teachers union are reaching a stalemate in negotiations. Chicago teachers are no strangers to strikes: The last three contracts with Chicago Public Schools landed after ...
Person wounded in police shooting during SWAT response in Mount Greenwood
A Chicago police officer who wasn’t shot was also hospitalized after the incident for a “very minor issue,” a fire department spokesperson said.
Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Teachers Union begin "fact-finding" process in bid to resolve contract dispute
The Chicago Teachers Union on Wednesday discussed their next steps in lengthy contract talks with Chicago Public Schools. CPS ...
Juan Rangel: Embracing school choice will move Democrats back to the center
To be clear, supporting school choice does not mean abandoning public education. Rather, it means recognizing that the ...