Valin Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 CBS News: 6/12/12 CHICAGO — Teachers in the nation's third-largest school district voted overwhelmingly to authorize the first strike in 25 years if their union and the city cannot reach a deal on a contract this summer — signaling just how badly the relationship between teachers and Chicago school officials has deteriorated, union officials said Monday. Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis announced the result of last week's balloting — nearly 90 percent of its 26,502 members voted to authorize a strike —and called it "an indictment of the state of the relationship between the management of CPS and its largest labor force members." State law requires 75 percent approval. Teachers are upset that Mayor Rahm Emanuel canceled last year's raise and that they're being asked to work longer days without what they consider to be an adequate pay increase. Lewis said other key issues include class size and resources. (Snip) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I didn't watch the clips above, but I am sure that they said they were doing it for the kids?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyM Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I didn't watch the clips above, but I am sure that they said they were doing it for the kids?? I didn't watch them either....... I just ate supper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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