2012年9月16日星期日

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Chicago teachers extend strike until at least Wednesday

Posted: 16 Sep 2012 04:44 PM PDT

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis leaves a press conference on the fifth day of their strike in ChicagoCHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago Teachers Union delegates decided on Sunday to extend their weeklong strike until at least Wednesday to give them time to consult with rank-and-file members before voting to suspend the walkout. In a surprise decision, union President Karen Lewis said that some 800 delegates meeting on Sunday to review a new contract agreement negotiated with Mayor Rahm Emanuel decided that they needed more time to consider whether to go back to work. "A clear majority (of the delegates) wanted to stay out. ...


Chicago teachers union to continue strike

Posted: 16 Sep 2012 04:14 PM PDT

A young girl plays a toy horn as striking Chicago teachers rally Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Chicago. Union president Karen Lewis reminded that although there is a "framework" for an end to their strike, they still are on strike. (AP Photo/Sitthixay Ditthavong)The Chicago teachers union decided Sunday to continue its weeklong strike, extending an acrimonious standoff with Mayor Rahm Emanuel over teacher evaluations and job security provisions central to the debate over the future of public education across the United States.


Will it end? Chicago teachers to vote on strike

Posted: 16 Sep 2012 03:45 PM PDT

A young girl plays a toy horn as striking Chicago teachers rally Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Chicago. Union president Karen Lewis reminded that although there is a "framework" for an end to their strike, they still are on strike. (AP Photo/Sitthixay Ditthavong)Teachers in the nation's third-largest school district met late Sunday for a crucial vote that could end their weeklong strike, as parents and city officials alike waited for the news that could return 350,000 students to classrooms as soon as Monday morning.


Factbox: Details of new agreement between Mayor Emanuel and Chicago teachers

Posted: 16 Sep 2012 01:14 PM PDT

(Reuters) - Chicago Teachers Union delegates vote on Sunday whether to call off a weeklong strike and allow schools to reopen on Monday. Here are details of the new contract, according to a statement from the union: * Teachers get a 3 percent raise this year, 2 percent in the second and third years, and could extend the contract to a fourth year by mutual agreement with a 3 percent raise. The new contract also preserves some automatic pay rises or "step" increases based on experience. ...

Chicago teachers union delegates could end strike

Posted: 15 Sep 2012 09:33 PM PDT

Chicago Teachers Union delegates will meet Sunday to review a proposed contract and vote on whether to suspend a week-old strike.

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