Chicago Union Leader Wins Second Term
CTU President Karen Lewis was elected to a second term, a move with implications for the American Federation of Teachers. Read Full Post >
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December 28, 2012
Citing Race Discrimination, Chicago Teachers Union Sues Over Layoffs
The Chicago Public Schools' turnaround efforts disproportionately affected African-American teachers, the Chicago Teachers Union alleges in a class action filed this week. Read Full Post >
November 05, 2012
Chicago Asks for More Time on School Closings; Protesters Arrested
In Chicago, ten protesters were arrested last Friday after they and close to 200 others gathered outside Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office to protest school closings, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Read Full Post >
October 11, 2012
Bye, Brizard: Chicago Schools Bid Farewell to Another CEO
The CEO of the Chicago Public Schools, Jean-Claude Brizard, will be replaced by Barbara Byrd-Bennett. Read Full Post >
September 19, 2012
The Chicago Strike: Who Won?
Diane Ravitch argues that, regardless of the exact details of the contract, the teachers came out victorious in the Chicago strike simply by displaying their strength. Read Full Post >
September 18, 2012
Chicago Delegates Vote to Suspend Strike
Delegates to the Chicago Teachers Union voted Tuesday night to suspend the 7-day-old strike, tentatively approving a settlement brokered last weekend with the district. Read Full Post >
September 18, 2012
Internal Disputes Complicate Chicago Union Delegates' Vote
CTU President Karen Lewis is facing internal division over a proposed agreement with the Chicago school district. Read Full Post >
September 16, 2012
Chicago Strike Still On as CTU Delegates Mull Deal
The union will continue its picketing as members digest details of a proposed contract with the district. Read Full Post >
September 15, 2012
Framework for Chicago Pact in Place; Details in Question
Chicago's strike seems to be wrapping up as the district and the union outline an "agreement in principle." Read Full Post >
September 12, 2012
'Cleveland Plan' Resolution Offers Contrast to Chicago
But both the city and the Cleveland teachers' union acknowledged that finding areas of agreement can be challenging. Read Full Post >
