Chicago Teachers Union rejects fact-finding report

Chicago Teachers Union rejects factfinder report amid contract talks with CPS, strike fears mount
Neither the CTU nor CPS have used the word "strike," but the reality is the 19-page factfinding report opens the door for teachers to prepare for one.
Chicago Teachers Union rejects fact-finding report, negotiations to continue
CHICAGO — Chicago Teachers Union contract negotiations hit a snag after the union rejected an arbitrator’s findings. “We have no choice but to reject the fact-finder’s
'Dumbfounded': Chicago Teachers Union inching toward possible strike after rejecting fact-finding report
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) may be closer to a strike after rejecting a report from an independent arbitrator. The CTU said the third party arbitrator found Chicago Public Schools have more money to offer teachers than they’ve let on.
Fact-finder report released for Chicago Public Schools, teachers; union contract negotiations
An independent auditor has released its fact-finder report amid contract negotiations between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union.
Chicago Teachers Union rejects fact-finding report, says they’ll go back to the negotiating table
After rejecting the recommendations of a third-party arbitrator, the Chicago Teachers Union said it would continue negotiating a new contract with Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago Teachers Union rejects neutral arbitrator recommendations for a new contract
A neutral arbitrator recommended Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union agree to a new contract that includes, among other things, annual raises between 4% and 5%, 90 new librarians hired by 2029, and more family engagement coordinators.
Stalemate in contract negotiations between CPS, Chicago Teachers Union
As talks continue between the Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union, the union is rejecting a report from an independent factfinder. As Jermont Terry reports, the move could start the countdown to a possible strike.
Chicago Public Schools and teachers union continue haggling over a new contract. What’s settled and what’s next?
After nearly nine months of bargaining, the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have yet to settle a new, four-year contract. They presented briefs to a third-party law arbitrator
What you need to know about whether Chicago Teachers Union will strike in April
The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools entered the “fact finding” phase of negotiations in January 2025. Here’s what that means, whether Chicago students might be out of class, when and what it all could do to taxpayers.
Chicago Teachers Union hosts school "walk-ins" amid fears over Trump immigration policies
The walk-ins also come in the middle of contract negotiations between CTU and Chicago Public Schools leadership.
CPS, independent arbitrator agree the district can’t afford much more on teachers contract, CPS says
This comes after the teachers union said the report showed CPS has money to spare. CPS leaders said the report instead “confirmed the district's severe financial constraints.” ...
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Chicago Teachers Union favorability down to 29% amidst potential strike
New polling shows 3-in-5 Chicago voters have an unfavorable view of the Chicago Teachers Union. More than 55% said they would ...