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proud2BlibKansan

(96,793 posts)
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 07:03 PM Sep 2012

CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION TO CONTINUE STRIKE

Source: Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago teachers union will continue its week-old strike in the nation's third-largest city, keeping thousands of students out of class.

The union's House of Delegates declined to vote on whether to end the strike Sunday after hearing details of a tentative contract agreement. Teachers will keep picketing Monday, one week after teachers walked out.

Union president Karen Lewis says teachers want the opportunity to continue to discuss the offer that is on the table.

She says the union's delegates will meet again Tuesday.



Read more: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CHICAGO_SCHOOLS_STRIKE?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2012-09-16-18-59-58

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CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION TO CONTINUE STRIKE (Original Post) proud2BlibKansan Sep 2012 OP
Looks like they are determined to see certain issues through. Smarmie Doofus Sep 2012 #1
Yes, don't rush into anything proud2BlibKansan Sep 2012 #4
We are equal under the law. This statement should be the sentence that is the bases for all the midnight Sep 2012 #11
98% voted to strike.... madrchsod Sep 2012 #2
I know I wouldn't trust that administration proud2BlibKansan Sep 2012 #5
I'm wondering if Rahm can keep his mouth shut until the Union votes Teamster Jeff Sep 2012 #6
Apparently, he cannot. Word on the street is Plaid Adder Sep 2012 #7
He's trying to influence the vote with intimidation Teamster Jeff Sep 2012 #9
Because of Rosh Hashanah, probably frazzled Sep 2012 #3
Good point, and if that's their reason senseandsensibility Sep 2012 #8
K&R midnight Sep 2012 #10
 

Smarmie Doofus

(14,498 posts)
1. Looks like they are determined to see certain issues through.
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 07:25 PM
Sep 2012

Considering with whom they are dealing, this could be a good thing... for *everyone*.

midnight

(26,624 posts)
11. We are equal under the law. This statement should be the sentence that is the bases for all the
Mon Sep 17, 2012, 07:28 AM
Sep 2012

discussions for curriculum, working conditions and rules, salary etc.... Great video...

Teamster Jeff

(1,598 posts)
6. I'm wondering if Rahm can keep his mouth shut until the Union votes
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 07:53 PM
Sep 2012

or if his ego is going to lead him to make some inflammatory comments.

Plaid Adder

(5,518 posts)
7. Apparently, he cannot. Word on the street is
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 09:55 PM
Sep 2012

that he is going in for a TRO against the union tomorrow on the grounds that they are striking over illegal issues.

Let us hope the CTU does not snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

The Plaid Adder

Teamster Jeff

(1,598 posts)
9. He's trying to influence the vote with intimidation
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 10:08 PM
Sep 2012

Lawyers are the Pinkertons of today but the Union has lawyers too.

frazzled

(18,402 posts)
3. Because of Rosh Hashanah, probably
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 07:26 PM
Sep 2012

The Jewish teachers would have had to leave this afternoon before fully studying the contract. It certainly explains why they're not meeting tomorrow.

senseandsensibility

(16,911 posts)
8. Good point, and if that's their reason
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 09:57 PM
Sep 2012

I hope they tell the public about it. Regardless, they should take all the time they need to study the contract. A strike is about as radical as it gets for a public employee, and after going through it they know they have to get it right. I have faith in them.

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