Contract Negotiations
Union: Quinn’s Unfair Demands Have Left Contract Talks At Standstill
First it was Mayor Rahm Emanuel with the Chicago Teachers Union, and now, another prominent Illinois Democrat is in trouble with a public employees’ union.
Brizard: Teacher Contract Talks ‘Close To One-Yard Line’
The Chicago schools CEO said talks have been tense, but both sides are making progress.
Teachers Union: A Strike Could Still Happen
Thousands of Chicago kids head back to school on Monday, and there is a troubling message for parents.
Pressure On To Avoid Chicago Teacher Strike
The earliest teachers could strike is Aug. 18 after a 30-day cooling off period. CBS 2′s Dana Kozlov reports.
Brizard Remains Confident That Contract Will Be Settled With Teachers
The Chicago Public Schools and their teachers are back to square one in their efforts to agree to a contract and avert a strike, but schools chief executive officer Jean-Claude Brizard remains optimistic.
CPS Teachers Want Pay Hikes, More Benefits
Marking the start of what is expected to be contentious contract negotiations, the Chicago Teachers Union made its first round of demands to the Chicago Board of Education.
Bowen: Forte Shouldn’t Hold Out
Forte accounts for nearly half of the Bears offense, but holding out for a new deal may not be the best idea.



