US EditionChicago Teachers Union ratifies groundbreaking contract cementing LGBTQ+ protections
- Members of the Chicago Teachers Union ratified a new four-year contract by a 97%-3% margin, with an 85% turnout, on April 14, 2025.
- The contract includes significant raises of 17%-20%, protections against deportations, and investments in community schools.
- The agreement includes comprehensive LGBTQ+ protections, such as gender-affirming healthcare and support for student-led alliances.
- CTU President Stacy Davis Gates stated that the ratification reflects solidarity among educators fighting for public education and LGBTQ+ rights in their schools.
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