Contract negotiations unfinished, Chicago teachers may strike
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CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
The Chicago Teachers Union is one step closer to going on strike.
Union President Karen Lewis told teachers Thursday to prepare to strike, saying that there is "no chance" that a new contract will be established by Monday.
Classes begin on Monday for about 1/3 of the school system (Track E) on year-round school schedules.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard said that he's still hopeful.
Brizard joined Good Day Chicago on Friday morning, saying that he recently spoke with many enthusiastic teachers, who are eager and excited for the school year to begin.
He said that after 40 or so days of negotiation, the district and union are making progress. They have not gotten through all the issues they wanted to, but he is optimistic in their ability to come to a fair agreement.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:26:02 GMT
Seven juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.
Seven juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:12:56 GMT
Three men were killed and at least 10 other people were hurt -- including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition -- in shootings around the city since Friday night.
Three men were killed and at least 10 other people were hurt -- including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition -- in shootings around the city since Friday night.
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On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote.
On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote.
