The union cited work schedules, compensation, staffing and benefits as points of conflicts in their contract negotiations. Chicago Teachers Unions, SEIU Local 73, and their supporters rally downtown for a fair contract on October 14th, 2019.
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois continues to suffer from a shortage of teachers. More than 90% of schools reported having a "serious" or "very serious" teacher shortage problem, ing to a new survey from the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools.
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.
Yes. As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools, Resident Teachers must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago or be willing to become a resident within six months of the date of his/her employment as a Resident Teacher with Chicago Public Schools.
Dues for Members at Charter Schools Dues StatusSalary ConstraintDues / 20 paychecks Members other than Paraprofessional $61,990 or more $70.55 $49,747.50 or more but less than $61,990 1% of annual salary ÷ 20 AND $33.07 Less than $49,747.50 $41.15 Paraprofessionals and School-related Personnel N/A $41.15
“Steps” refer to tenure, or how many years a teacher has been teaching, and “lanes” refer to the level of education the teacher has attained. The 2012 Chicago teachers' contract had 16 steps. A teacher earns a step raise for every year of service until he or she reaches 16 years of service.
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates makes over $269,000 a year, ing to public records of her union employers. But the CTU president is fighting that kind of transparency about union spending, even though it's mandated in the union's rules.
Yes. As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools, Resident Teachers must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago or be willing to become a resident within six months of the date of his/her employment as a Resident Teacher with Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago Teachers Union membership enrollment cards are available online, through your school delegate, by contacting the CTU offices at 312-329-9100, or by emailing your home address to leadership@ctulocal1 .