Chicago teachers clinch $1.5B contract without strike for first time in 12 years, marking major shift in US education labor talks
Chicago teachers and the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) reached a historic $1.5 billion contract agreement without a strike, marking the first such deal in 12 years. The contract includes pay hikes, hiring 800 new teachers, class size limits, and increased prep time. The deal, hailed as a major win for the union, was finalized after months of political turmoil. With overwhelming union support, this agreement is expected to influence education labor talks across the US.
Chicago teachers and the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) reached a historic $1.5 billion contract agreement without a strike, marking the first such deal in 12 years. The contract includes pay hikes, hiring 800 new teachers, class size limits, and increased prep time. The deal, hailed as a major win for the union, was finalized after months of political turmoil. With overwhelming union support, this agreement is expected to influence education labor talks across the US.
