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Chicago Teachers Union Secures Historic Contract with 97% Approval

4/14/2025

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In a historic move, the Chicago Teachers Union secured a new contract with Chicago Public Schools, achieving an impressive 97% member approval. This groundbreaking four-year agreement, free from strikes for the first time in over ten years, promises substantial pay raises, limits on class sizes, and more prep time for educators. The Board of Education is set to give final approval on April 24.

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Story summary

In a historic move, the Chicago Teachers Union secured a new contract with Chicago Public Schools, achieving an impressive 97% member approval. This groundbreaking four-year agreement, free from strikes for the first time in over ten years, promises substantial pay raises, limits on class sizes, and more prep time for educators. The Board of Education is set to give final approval on April 24.