Labor

CTU strikes mostly harm minority students, low income families

CTU strikes mostly harm minority students, low income families

While the city, Chicago Public Schools and taxpayers are all at financial risk from Chicago Teachers Union demands, it is ultimately students who will pay the highest price if the union strikes for the third time in seven years.

By Bryce Hill

Chicago Teachers Union president threatens strike

Chicago Teachers Union president threatens strike

The Chicago Teachers Union is threatening to strike, as negotiations with the city begin to stretch into the coming school year. It would be the union’s third strike in seven years.