Progress reported, but sticking points persist in talks between Chicago Public Schools, teachers' union
Negotiations continued Monday between the Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago Public Schools. Progress was apparently made, and insiders said talk of a strike is not as loud as we've seen in past contract years.
CPS, Chicago Teachers Union contract talks continue, with salary, prep time sticking points
CPS said it has offered teachers a 16% raise over four years, making them the highest paid in the country, with the exception of some New York City teachers. CTU countered with 24% raise over four years.
What are the key sticking points in Chicago’s teacher contract talks?
After eight months of contentious talks that cost CEO Pedro Martinez his job, Chicago Public Schools teacher contract negotiations are entering a decisive phase.
Contract stalemate continues for Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Teachers Union as new year begins
The finger-pointing has continued in the first few days of 2025, with each side blaming the other for holding up negotiations.
CPS CEO says contract talks with the teachers union have not stalled: 'In fact, it's just the opposite'
But Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates said she's frustrated one person — schools chief Pedro Martinez — seems to hold the keys to getting a contract as the two sides work to negotiate a deal and avoid a strike.
Chicago Public Schools, CTU still working to reach contract agreement
Chicago Public Schools gave an update Friday on where negotiations stand with the Chicago Teachers Union. I've taken my family to 5 major steakhouse chains in the US. We enjoyed most, but one is the best by a landslide.
War of words: Chicago Teachers Union president, CPS CEO remain at odds as contract negotiations trickle
Kids in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are still on winter break, but CEO Pedro Martinez says some progress is being made in contract talks with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU).
Chicago political notebook: Will Durbin run for reelection? Where will CPS/CTU negotiations go?
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Chicago Public Schools leadership concerns grow as staff, students return to classrooms after winter break
Chicago Public Schools teachers will return to classrooms from winter break Monday without a contract and with an uncertain ...
Chicago leaders prepare for ‘TIF cliff’ as several city special taxing districts expire
One of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s signature projects is an ambitious plan to spend $1.25 billion over five years to build ...
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The Chicago schools CEO got a pink slip for Christmas. He went to court. What happens now?
With its CEO locked in a power struggle, a new school board on tap, and thorny employee contracts still unfinished, the ...
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez wins temporary restraining order against school board after ouster
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s handpicked school board was blocked from modifying Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez’s duties ...
Chicago students without bus service getting PiggyBack rides to school
Chicago Public Schools, the nation’s fourth-largest district, has significantly curbed bus service in recent years. It still ...
Chicago weather: Lake effect snow in Monday forecast as CPS to resume classes
ABC7 meteorologist Jaisol Martinez said Sunday will be cold with highs in the 20s. Most of Cook and Lake Counties in Illinois will see one to two inches of snow overnight into Monday. If lake-effect ...
2024 in review: A look back at the Chicago school funding fight in op-eds
Government officials and other stakeholders argued in our section about how we got here and what should be done for Chicago ...