Chicago threatens lockout as teachers stand firm on safe classroom demands
Despite strong opposition from the Chicago Teachers’ Union, representing the educators, the Chicago Public Schools and the city administration have decided to reopen in-person classes on Monday
Around the World Ep 63: Chicago teachers’ victory, refugees evicted in South Africa, and more…
We look at the victory of Chicago’s teachers, the violence faced by refugees in South Africa, and the ambulance workers striking in Meghalaya, India.
Chicago teachers score a historic victory, classes to resume
After the City met the union’s final demand regarding days missed due to the strike, the CTU declared a victory and classes will resume tomorrow
Ep 61: Strikes in Chicago and Argentina, and more..
We also take a look at the struggle by workers in Spain regarding the protection of their jobs.
Over 30,000 teachers, support staff strike in Chicago seeking fairer education system
The major demands of the teachers who are organized under the Chicago Teachers Union are better pay and benefits, fully staffed schools, smaller classrooms and justice for students and families
Chicago teachers demand overhaul of public education system
Over 25,000 teachers and around 7,500 support staff members of the Chicago Public School (CPS) system have gone on strike
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