Teachers Strike Remakes 25 Years Of Bargaining In Chicago
The Chicago teachers strike challenged a 1995 law that handed over control of the school system to the city’s mayor.
CTU Strike 2019
Chicago Teachers Strike 2019
Chicago teachers staged an 11-day strike in October 2019. Listen to audio highlights from WBEZ.
Chicago teachers staged an 11-day strike in October 2019. Listen to audio highlights from WBEZ.
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The Chicago Teachers Strike Is Over. What Did Teachers Gain?
Chicago teachers and students returned to school Friday after an 11-day teacher strike.
How Will The Teachers Strike Affect Chicago’s Mayor Long-Term?
Some Chicago aldermen are breathing a sigh of relief now that Chicago teachers have reached a tentative agreement with Mayor Lori Lightfoot to end their strike. But it’s still unclear whether the …
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The $1 Billion Question: What Can CPS Afford For The Teachers Contract?
The striking Chicago Teachers Union says the city has enough money to meet its contract demands. The mayor says there is no more money.
