CPS backs down on threat of locking teachers out, while CTU says it's 'winning'

CPS backs down on threat of locking teachers out, while CTU says it's 'winning'

Chicago Public Schools has backed down on its threat to lock K-8 teachers out of their remote learning tools if they failed to show up at its facilities this week to prepare for the return of in-person classes.

Chicago Public Schools has backed down on its threat to lock K-8 teachers out of their remote learning tools if they failed to show up at its facilities this week to prepare for the return of in-person classes.

CPS students to continue online learning Tuesday, Wednesday

CPS students to continue online learning Tuesday, Wednesday

Chicago Public Schools leaders extended remote learning Monday for two more days and called for a "cooling-off period" in negotiations with the teachers’ union, citing progress but not a full agreement on COVID-19 safety plans for returning to schools.

Chicago Public Schools leaders extended remote learning Monday for two more days and called for a "cooling-off period" in negotiations with the teachers’ union, citing progress but not a full agreement on COVID-19 safety plans for returning to schools.

No in-person school Monday in Chicago as union and district argue over safety and vaccines

No in-person school Monday in Chicago as union and district argue over safety and vaccines

On Sunday evening, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said that Chicago Public Schools have not yet reached an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union on whether and how to open schools this week. That means that students will not be back in classrooms on Monday.

On Sunday evening, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said that Chicago Public Schools have not yet reached an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union on whether and how to open schools this week. That means that students will not be back in classrooms on Monday.

CPS reaches tentative agreement with union, but still no word on whether schools will re-open Monday

CPS reaches tentative agreement with union, but still no word on whether schools will re-open Monday

As of Saturday night, a tentative agreement between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools has been reached regarding in-person learning, but there is still no final word on whether students will return to classrooms on Monday. 

As of Saturday night, a tentative agreement between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools has been reached regarding in-person learning, but there is still no final word on whether students will return to classrooms on Monday. 

Chicago Teachers Union demands vaccines before returning to class

Chicago Teachers Union demands vaccines before returning to class

The Chicago Teachers Union was pushing Friday for its members to be vaccinated before being required to return to classrooms, one of the key sticking points in its ongoing labor dispute with the city’s public schools over a planned Feb. 1 reopening date for K-8 students. 

The Chicago Teachers Union was pushing Friday for its members to be vaccinated before being required to return to classrooms, one of the key sticking points in its ongoing labor dispute with the city’s public schools over a planned Feb. 1 reopening date for K-8 students. 

CPS says remote learning will continue Thursday as CTU directs members to remain at home

CPS says remote learning will continue Thursday as CTU directs members to remain at home

CPS is asking parents to keep their children at home for remote learning on Thursday as CTU continues to direct their members who support pre-k and cluster programs to remain at home.

CPS is asking parents to keep their children at home for remote learning on Thursday as CTU continues to direct their members who support pre-k and cluster programs to remain at home.

CTU members threatening to strike over coronavirus safety concerns
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CTU members threatening to strike over coronavirus safety concerns

Brian Weinthal, employment attorney with Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, PC, examines the legality of a potential strike by the Chicago Teachers Union in wake of fears for their own safety.

Brian Weinthal, employment attorney with Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, PC, examines the legality of a potential strike by the Chicago Teachers Union in wake of fears for their own safety.

Chicago Public Schools reopening hits snag as battle with CTU escalates

Chicago Public Schools reopening hits snag as battle with CTU escalates

Chicago ditched plans Tuesday for thousands of teachers to report to schools this week ahead of students after the teachers union said its members wouldn’t comply and were prepared to picket over coronavirus safety concerns.

Chicago ditched plans Tuesday for thousands of teachers to report to schools this week ahead of students after the teachers union said its members wouldn’t comply and were prepared to picket over coronavirus safety concerns.

CPS teachers discuss COVID-19 fears about returning to classrooms

CPS teachers discuss COVID-19 fears about returning to classrooms

On the day thousands of Chicago teachers were originally required to return to their classrooms, members of the Chicago Teachers Union held a news conference to detail their experiences with COVID-19 and the difficulties they’ve faced in negotiating with Chicago Public Schools.

On the day thousands of Chicago teachers were originally required to return to their classrooms, members of the Chicago Teachers Union held a news conference to detail their experiences with COVID-19 and the difficulties they’ve faced in negotiating with Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago teachers vote to teach from home, defying district

Chicago teachers vote to teach from home, defying district

The Chicago Teachers Union said Sunday that its members voted to defy an order to return to the classroom before they are vaccinated against the coronavirus, setting up a showdown with district officials who have said such a move would amount to an illegal strike.

The Chicago Teachers Union said Sunday that its members voted to defy an order to return to the classroom before they are vaccinated against the coronavirus, setting up a showdown with district officials who have said such a move would amount to an illegal strike.

Some charter schools, teachers agree on reopening plans; CTU wonders why CPS cannot do the same

Some charter schools, teachers agree on reopening plans; CTU wonders why CPS cannot do the same

Teachers working for some charter school operators have reached agreements about reopening schools while the Chicago Teachers Union continues to negotiate with Chicago Public Schools.

Teachers working for some charter school operators have reached agreements about reopening schools while the Chicago Teachers Union continues to negotiate with Chicago Public Schools.

CTU members to vote on whether to return to schools
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CTU members to vote on whether to return to schools

Chicago Public Schools teacher Lori Torres expresses her concerns regarding the district's reopening plans and why they are putting teachers in harm's way.

Chicago Public Schools teacher Lori Torres expresses her concerns regarding the district's reopening plans and why they are putting teachers in harm's way.

Chicago teachers begin vote to defy order to return to class

Chicago teachers begin vote to defy order to return to class

Chicago teachers began voting Thursday to defy orders to report for in-person class next week ahead of elementary students’ return, actions the nation’s third-largest school district said could lead to “an illegal strike.”

Chicago teachers began voting Thursday to defy orders to report for in-person class next week ahead of elementary students’ return, actions the nation’s third-largest school district said could lead to “an illegal strike.”