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'We're Just Getting Started,' Says Union Leader, as Worker Strike Activity Hits 35-Year High Under Trump
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'When We Fight, We Win!': After 11-Day Strike, Chicago Teachers Reach Deal With Mayor
Jessica Corbett, staff writer
CTU teachers
Although CTU leaders remain frustrated with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, they are celebrating that "we have a better Chicago Public Schools as a result" of the strike.
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After Avalanche of Outrage Directed at Chicago Mayor Lightfoot, "Rahm Emanuel 2.0" Starts to Budge on Key Teachers' Demand
Julia Conley, staff writer
"Lori Lightfoot is keeping this strike going, denying students instructional...
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'Not Going to Happen' Says Chicago Teacher After Mayor Lightfoot Urges Educators to End Strike While Contract Negotiations Continue
Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Chicago Teachers Union members
Invoking one of their rallying cries, the Chicago Teachers Union responded, "...
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'Education Justice and Equality!': Day Two of Chicago Teachers Strike
Demanding 'Pay and Benefits That Give Us Dignity,' 25,000 Chicago Public School Teachers Go on Strike
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'If We Don't Fight... Who Will?': In Name of Students, Chicago Teachers Union Sets Oct. 17 Strike Date
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With Lori Lightfoot's 'Historic, Hopeful Victory' in Chicago Mayoral Race, Progressives Vow to Hold Her Accountable
After Historic Union-Backed Strike, Chicago Charter School Teachers Celebrate New Contract as Win for Students
'We Are All Here Together': Demanding Charter Network Use Vast Resources for Better Pay, First of Its Kind Teacher Strike in Chicago

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