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Chicago Teachers Union Secures Landmark Contract with 97% Approval

4/21/2025

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In a historic move, the Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract with Chicago Public Schools, achieving a 97% approval after nearly a year of intense negotiations. This landmark agreement, the first to avoid a strike in 15 years, promises smaller class sizes, salary boosts, and a commitment to environmental justice, now pending final school board approval.

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Story summary

In a historic move, the Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract with Chicago Public Schools, achieving a 97% approval after nearly a year of intense negotiations. This landmark agreement, the first to avoid a strike in 15 years, promises smaller class sizes, salary boosts, and a commitment to environmental justice, now pending final school board approval.