The potential of a teachers strike is moving closer to reality in Chicago.
Sarah SchulteThe Chicago Teachers Union strike potential is moving closer to reality, as CTU reached a stalemate in CPS negotiations.Chicago Public Schools and the teachers union are reaching a stalemate in negotiations.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch
"To force our hand to take a strike vote is a very cruel and mean joke," CTU President Stacy Davis Gates said."He is being a bully," Davis Gates said.City of Chicago launches 'Know Your Rights' campaign with CTA amid fears of immigration raids CPS says they do not. Martinez says the district cannot afford CTU's salary proposal. CPS is offering CTU a 16% raise over four years. Martinez says CPS cannot go beyond that without risking layoffs and furloughs.
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