CTU: Contract talks with CPS have ‘ground to a halt’
The slow progress that both Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Teachers Union representatives have expressed in recent days ...
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The mayor’s on ‘union leave’ from CPS despite leaving CTU. Does that undermine contract talks?
The mayor’s leave status has attracted more scrutiny and concerns about a potential conflict of interest in recent weeks, as ...
Contract negotiations continue as CTU and CPS strive to reach agreement
Last Friday, officials with CPS and CTU held dual press conferences to provide updates on their ongoing contract negotiations ...
Stacy Davis Gates defends CTU’s contract demands, asks to shift pension payment debate to City Hall
CTU President Stacy Davis Gates defended the union’s contract proposals despite the costs of a pension payment for ...
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Here are the remaining sticking points in contract talks between CPS and CTU
Teacher prep time, evaluations, pay, and class sizes remain key sticking points as the district and union enter their eighth ...
Crossroads of care: Special education assistants and teacher aides at odds amid CPS cuts
The Chicago Teachers Union and the Service Employees International Union Local 1 disagree on who is best for Chicago Public ...
Chicago political notebook: Will Durbin run for reelection? Where will CPS/CTU negotiations go?
Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), who is in his fifth term and who turned 80 this past November—will he retire? It is expected that ...
Progress reported, but sticking points persist in talks between Chicago Public Schools, teachers' union
"The greatest threat to our bargaining momentum is quite frankly the supreme being of CPS that's in charge of everything," ...
Mayor Johnson dodges questions on budget, CTU contract, downplays strain with Gov. JB Pritzker
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson dodged questions about the budget and teachers' contract, while downplaying how strained his ...
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 ...
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Johnson defends Springfield relationships, handling of CPS
In an interview with Crain's, the mayor dismissed criticism from the governor, defended his handling of the schools and said ...
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 ...