After filing a 10-day strike notice Wednesday, the Chicago Teacher's Union met on Thursday afternoon and voted unanimously in favor of a strike.
Negotiations between CTU and CPS will continue through the week and possibly into the weekend, meaning a strike could still be averted.
The Chicago Teachers Union wants what it considers fair wages, raises, merit, job evaluations, and benefits. They have been negotiating since November of last year.
The strike date is set for September 10th, which would mark the first teacher walkout in Chicago since 1987.
CPS released details on Thursday about their 'Children First' contingency plan in preparation for a strike.
Even though the Chicago Teacher's Union and Chicago Public Schools gone through hundreds of issues, some of the big-ticket issues are still out there that remain unsolved.
CPS CEO Jean-Claude Brizard said they need to take advantage of the next 11 days and work until they reach a fair resolution.
"If our priority is our kids, then strike should never be an option," said Brizard in a statement released from CPS.
"We remain focused on negotiations, a
strike would only hurt our kids. So if the leadership of CTU decides to go on
strike again, as we've done over the past 24 hours we'll be ready, but none of
us want a strike."
A mother, Susan
Barker worries about what she's going to do with her children if the teachers
take to the picket line.
"Why would they put the kids into a routine, into
a school routine and then you're going to take them out? And then the kids have
to pay for it at the end of the year and go to school an extra week or two
weeks or a month even."
Oscar Meraz has a
plan for his 3-year-old son Oscar Jr. but, he just wonders if a strike starts,
when will it end?
"I agree with the teachers, I have a lot of
friends that are teachers and I agree with what they've got to do. But, at the
same time, it's a double edged sword."
Monday, February 25 2013 1:41 PM EST2013-02-25 18:41:37 GMT
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Tuesday, February 5 2013 3:09 PM EST2013-02-05 20:09:54 GMT
Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch the Super Bowl, and including our friends serving overseas. Thousands of Chicago-style pizzas were sent overseas Tuesday.
Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch the Super Bowl, and including our friends serving overseas. Thousands of Chicago-style pizzas were sent overseas Tuesday.
Friday, May 24 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:58:27 GMT
Several military families were honored in Orland Park on Friday, and got to meet country music superstar Tim McGraw. Five of those families are from the Chicago area, and they were excited to meet him.
Several military families were honored in Orland Park on Friday, and got to meet country music superstar Tim McGraw. Five of those families are from the Chicago area, and they were excited to meet him.
Jacqueline Goldberg, 87, lost her $6 million lawsuit against Donald Trump on Thursday. Goldberg's attorney, Shelly Kulwin, spoke with FOX 32 News about the verdict in the Chicago condo trial.
Jacqueline Goldberg, 87, lost her $6 million lawsuit against Donald Trump on Thursday. Goldberg's attorney, Shelly Kulwin, spoke with FOX 32 News about the verdict in the Chicago condo trial.
Friday, May 24 2013 12:58 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:58:00 GMT
CTA Ventra payment card holders who use the card's controversial debit features won't be charged for talking to public transit customer service operators or using the cards for cash ATM withdrawals.
CTA Ventra payment card holders who use the card's controversial debit features won't be charged for talking to public transit customer service operators or using the cards for cash ATM withdrawals.
Friday, May 24 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:51:23 GMT
Hawthorne Scholastic Academy Principal Nate Petrini spent the night on the roof of his school after losing a bet with his students. He challenged his students to a read-a-thon, and they answered the call.
Hawthorne Scholastic Academy Principal Nate Petrini spent the night on the roof of his school after losing a bet with his students. He challenged his students to a read-a-thon, and they answered the call.
