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Chicago teachers plan April 1 strike for public education
March 29, 2016Hoping to send a message to the Board of Education, Mayor Emanuel, and Illinois Gov. Rauner, Chicago teachers are set to walk off the job in a one-day strike this Friday.
Read moreUnions talk tactics on battling impact of Friedrichs court case
February 24, 2016"There's a lots of candor and a lot of mutual trust. There's a widespread recognition that we're all in this together."
Read moreChicago parents in 160 neighborhoods join teachers in demanding school resources
February 17, 2016In Chicago, the issue of getting the resources kids need is particularly urgent.
Read moreTeacher sickouts close almost all Detroit schools
January 20, 2016Nearly all Detroit Public Schools (DPS) are closed Wednesday, as teacher sickouts which began last week continue.
Read moreWorkers, unions may face big loss at Supreme Court
January 12, 2016Workers and public sector unions faced sharp questions about union dues, agency fees and what they're used for.
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