Chicago Teachers Strike: More Than 32,000 Teachers, Staff Walk Out
“We have to have an answer that meets the needs of our students on a daily basis, and our leadership has failed us continuously.” — Stacy Davis Gates, Chicago Teachers Union Executive Vice-President
Chicago Mayor Sidesteps Affordable Housing Talks, Union Continues Fighting For Nearly 17,000 Homeless Students
If contract negotiations fail between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union, teachers will strike on October 17.