CTU threatens to sue over proposed CPS budget cuts

CPS considers delaying some CTU contract wins, prompting lawsuit threat – Chicago Sun-Times

CPS is suggesting delaying two parts of the CTU contract if it does not get $300 million in additional revenue from the city or state. At most, it would save about $70 million by delaying hiring some additional staff, such as librarians and nurses, and not setting aside as much money as specified in the contract agreement to relieve overcrowded classrooms.

CPS considers delaying some CTU contract wins as it faces budget deficit, prompting lawsuit threat

Facing a major budget deficit, Chicago Public Schools officials suggested to board members Tuesday that they could delay some of the hard-fought guarantees in the just-ratified contract agreement with the teachers union — a suggestion that immediately resulted in a union threat to sue.In a letter to board members obtained by WBEZ, the Chicago Teachers Union called the idea “vindictive sabotage” that would result in “recommendations that will sub…

CTU threatens to sue over proposed CPS budget cuts

The Chicago Teachers Union is threatening to sue the Chicago Board of Education over budget plans proposed by outgoing schools chief Pedro Martinez that it says constitute unfair labor practices and violations of the recently ratified contract. CTU President Stacy Davis Gates sent a letter to the school board on Tuesday, June 3, characterizing Martinez and his team’s proposals to balance the Chicago Public Schools’ 2026 fiscal budget as “attempt…

CPS considers delaying some CTU contract wins as it faces budget deficit, prompting lawsuit threat – Usa news

Facing a major budget deficit, Chicago Public Schools officials suggested to board members Tuesday that they could delay some of the hard-fought guarantees in the just-ratified contract agreement with the teachers union — a suggestion that immediately resulted in a union threat to sue. In a letter to board members obtained by WBEZ, the Chicago Teachers Union called the idea “vindictive sabotage” that would result in “recommendations that will su…